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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

/ ˈɪɪ /

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of highly1

First recorded before 900; Middle English heihliche, Old English ŧī; equivalent to high + -ly
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Her dark protagonist is highly educated, allowing him to deftly anticipate the actions of his potential victims and accusers.

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Then, last week, Kennedy abruptly fired all members of a highly influential committee that advises the CDC on vaccine policy.

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The first minister made the announcement after Chancellor Rachel Reeves U-turned on a highly controversial cut.

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He said the printing process was "highly complex and technical" with each letter arranged backwards and several pages printed on one sheet.

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"Blaise is a highly accomplished intelligence officer and leader, and one of our foremost thinkers on technology," he said.

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