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Meaning of highly
The primary meaning of the word "highly" is to a great degree or extent.
Etymology of highly
The word "highly" has its roots in Old English "heah" meaning high or tall, and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to convey a sense of something being of great degree or extent
Synonyms
extremely
very
exceptionally
remarkably
extraordinarily
unusually
notably
significantly
substantially
considerably
greatly
highly
appreciably
noticeably
perceptibly
markedly
distinctly
obviously
clearly
visibly
palpably
tangibly
manifestly
evidently
apparently
seemingly
ostensibly
purportedly
allegedly
supposedly
exceedingly
supremely
supremely
unusually
uncommonly
unusually
extraordinarily
exceptionally
remarkably
unusually
singularly
uniquely
incomparably
matchlessly
peerlessly
unsurpassably
unequally
inimitably
Definitions
- To a very great degree or extent
- * In a very great or intense manner
- * With a high or great degree of something, such as quality, skill, or praise
Usage Examples
- The new restaurant is highly recommended by food critics
- * She is highly respected in her field for her groundbreaking research
- * The company is highly profitable due to its innovative products
Antonyms
slightly
marginally
barely
hardly
minimally
moderately
fairly
reasonably
somewhat
relatively
rather
mildly
faintly
subtly
imperceptibly
inconspicuously
unnoticeably
unobtrusively
unremarkably
ordinarily
commonly
usually
typically
normally
adequately
sufficiently
passably
tolerably
acceptably