highly (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪli/

Definition

To a great degree; very.

Examples

• This is a highly sensitive document.

• She was highly motivated to succeed.

• The product has been highly praised by critics.

How to Use highly

highly + adjective (collocation)

Used to emphasize the degree of the adjective. — "The lecture was highly informative."

highly + adverb (collocation)

Used to emphasize the degree of the adverb. — "He reacted highly emotionally to the news."

Synonyms of highly

Words with a similar meaning to highly:

• very
• greatly
• extremely
• exceptionally

Antonyms of highly

Words with the opposite meaning to highly:

• slightly
• barely

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