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Meaning of HIGHLY

Pronunciation:  'hIlee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  in a high position or level or rank; "details known by only a few highly placed persons"
  2. [adv]  to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect; "highly successful"; "He spoke highly of her"; "does not think highly of his writing"; "extremely interesting"
  3. [adv]  at a high rate or wage; "highly paid workers"
 
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 Synonyms: extremely
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\High"ly\, adv.
In a high manner, or to a high degree; very much; as, highly
esteemed.
 
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