highly

[ hahy-lee ]

adverb

1. in or to a high degree; extremely:

   highly amusing; highly seasoned food.

2. with high appreciation or praise; admiringly:

   to speak highly of a person.

3. more than adequately; generously:

   a highly paid consultant.

highly

/ ˈhaɪlɪ /

adverb

1. (intensifier)

   highly pleased

   highly disappointed

2. with great approbation or favour

   we spoke highly of it

3. in a high position

   placed highly in class

4. at or for a high price or cost

Word History and Origins

Origin of highly¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English heihliche, Old English hēalīce; equivalent to high + -ly

Example Sentences

It's not meant for human consumption and is highly toxic.

From BBC

Looking ahead, García-Rulfo is set to make an appearance in next year’s highly anticipated reboot, “Jurassic World Rebirth,” further expanding his already diverse career.

From Los Angeles Times

Whooping cough — a highly contagious and potentially dangerous illness — has surged in California this year, staging a comeback to levels not seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times

"We need to rethink how we plan and build for the future, especially in highly vulnerable coastal regions," said Shirzaei.

From Science Daily

This highly contagious virus, which can cause severe liver inflammation, has evolved to spread through close person-to-person contact or through contaminated food and water.

From Science Daily

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