The meaning of HIGHLY is in or to a high place, level, or rank. How to use highly in a sentence.

HIGHLY definition: 1. very, to a large degree, or at a high level: 2. in a way that shows admiration and respect: 3…. Learn more.

Highly definition: in or to a high degree; extremely.. See examples of HIGHLY used in a sentence.

Definition of highly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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.

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb highly, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 high•ly /ˈhaɪli/ adv. extremely: highly amusing; highly spiced food. with high appreciation or praise: They …

Synonyms for HIGHLY: extremely, very, incredibly, terribly, too, so, badly, severely; Antonyms of HIGHLY: somewhat, slightly, little, nominally, negligibly, just, hardly, minimally

HIGHLY meaning: 1. very, to a large degree, or at a high level: 2. in a way that shows admiration and respect: 3…. Learn more.

(Definition of highly from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)