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Definition of highly - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
intensityextremely or very much
- He is highly motivated to succeed.
2.
approvalDated with great approbation or favourDated
- The movie was highly praised by critics.
3.
rankRare indicating an important positionRare
- She is a highly ranked official.
4.
businessRare at or for a high price or costRare
- The painting was sold highly at the auction.
Expressions with highly
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having very bright or strong colors
The painting is highly coloured and eye-catching.
have strong praise from many people who have used or known something
This small hotel comes highly recommended by travelers on many websites.
hold someone in high regard or esteem
She thinks highly of her mentor's advice.
very nervous and easily upset
She's been highly strung since the morning meeting..
containing a lot of strong spices or flavors
The highly spiced curry was too hot for me.
express admiration or approval about someone or something
She always speaks highly of her colleagues.
having a strong impact on others or events
Her research was highly influential in the field of environmental science.
having a very important or powerful position
She spoke with a highly placed government official.
respected or admired by many people
She is a highly regarded scientist in her field.
requiring careful handling due to delicate nature
The highly sensitive documents were stored in a secure location.
someone who feels emotions deeply and intensely
As a highly sensitive person, she often feels overwhelmed in crowded places.
having high industrial development
Japan is a highly-developed country with advanced technology.
containing a lot of electrical energy
The highly charged particles moved quickly through the air.
extremely capable of causing infection
The virus is highly infective and spreads quickly.
having excessive sexual desire or appeal
She was known for being highly-sexed and confident.
Origin of highly
Old English, heah (high) + lic (like)
Terms with highly included in their meaning
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skill
expert or highly skilled person
highly regarded
regarded with respect or approval
liking
like or think highly of someone or something
gemstone
green transparent gemstone highly valued as a precious stone
demand
highly sought after or desired
feedback
showing approval or admiration; highly complimentary
expertise area
subject or field in which someone is highly skilled
profession
highly skilled cook working at a high level in restaurants
senses
highly stimulating to the senses
expert
highly skilled or trained
hero worship
someone or something highly revered or admired
skills
highly skilled or expert in a field
admiration
highly spoken of or admired
expert
someone highly skilled in a specific field
admired women
women highly respected in their field
highly complex
developed to a high degree of complexity
desirability
highly desired or in demand
value
person or thing that is highly valued
expert
person highly skilled in a specific area
entertainment
highly recommended movie or show to watch
appearance
highly impressive or showy in appearance
status
one who is highly ranked in a small or unimportant group
enthusiasm
be very enthusiastic or highly excited
emotion
episode that is turbulent or highly emotional
Examples of highly in a sentence
She is highly regarded in her field. Her performance was highly regarded by the audience. The book was highly recommended by experts. He is a highly respected scientist. The CEO is a highly influential figure. The rare coin was highly valued by collectors.
The antique vase was highly priced at the market.
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- French:très, fortement, ...
- German:äußerst, hoch, ...
- Italian:altamente, grandemente, ...
- Spanish:altamente, con gran aprobación, ...
- Portuguese:altamente, caramente, ...
- Chinese:非常, 极高地, ...
- Japanese:非常に, 高く, ...
- Arabic:بِشَكل كَبير, بِإِعْجاب كَبِير, ...
- Hebrew:מְאֹד, בְּדַרְגָּה גְּבוֹהָה, ...
- Russian:чрезвычайно, сильно, ...
- Ukrainian:дуже, захоплено, ...
- Hindi:अत्यधिक, बहुत प्रशंसा, ...
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