English adverb: highly | |||
1. | highly to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect | ||
Samples | Highly successful. He spoke highly of her. Does not think highly of his writing. Extremely interesting. | ||
Synonyms | extremely | ||
2. | highly at a high rate or wage | ||
Samples | Highly paid workers. | ||
3. | highly in a high position or level or rank | ||
Samples | Details known by only a few highly placed persons. | ||