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highly
[hahy-lee]
adverb
in or to a high degree; extremely.
highly amusing; highly seasoned food.
with high appreciation or praise; admiringly.
to speak highly of a person.
more than adequately; generously.
a highly paid consultant.
highly
/ ˈɪɪ /
adverb
(intensifier)
highly pleased
highly disappointed
with great approbation or favour
we spoke highly of it
in a high position
placed highly in class
at or for a high price or cost
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Example Sentences
Her dark protagonist is highly educated, allowing him to deftly anticipate the actions of his potential victims and accusers.
Then, last week, Kennedy abruptly fired all members of a highly influential committee that advises the CDC on vaccine policy.
The first minister made the announcement after Chancellor Rachel Reeves U-turned on a highly controversial cut.
He said the printing process was "highly complex and technical" with each letter arranged backwards and several pages printed on one sheet.
"Blaise is a highly accomplished intelligence officer and leader, and one of our foremost thinkers on technology," he said.
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