Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.
highly — UK US /ˈhaɪli/ adverb ► very, to a large degree, or at a high level: »The firm was highly profitable and had a strong balance sheet. » It is an able, young and highly motivated workforce. highly educated/qualified/skilled »Technical experts,… … Financial and business terms
Highly — High ly, adv. In a high manner, or to a high degree; very much; as, highly esteemed. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
highly — O.E. healice nobly, gloriously, honorably; see HIGH (Cf. high) (adj.) + LY (Cf. ly) (1). Meaning very, very much, fully is mid 14c … Etymology dictionary
highly — high|ly W2S2 [ˈhaıli] adv 1.) [+ adjective, adverb] very highly successful/effective/efficient ▪ a highly successful politician ▪ Tom s mother was highly critical of the school s approach. ▪ highly competitive industries ▪ a highly desirable… … Dictionary of contemporary English
highly — high|ly [ haıli ] adverb *** 1. ) used before some adjectives to mean very or very well : Williams is a highly competitive player who hates losing. I think it s highly unlikely that the project will be finished on time. a highly motivated… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
highly */*/*/ — UK [ˈhaɪlɪ] / US adverb 1) used before some adjectives to mean very or very well Williams is a highly competitive player who hates losing. That now seems highly unlikely. a highly motivated salesman She s a highly educated young woman. highly… … English dictionary
highly — [[t]ha͟ɪli[/t]] ♦♦ 1) ADV: ADV adj Highly is used before some adjectives to mean very . Mr Singh was a highly successful salesman... It seems highly unlikely that she ever existed. ...the highly controversial nuclear energy programme. Syn: very… … English dictionary
highly — /huy lee/, adv. 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. [bef. 900; ME … Universalium
highly*/*/*/ — [ˈhaɪli] adv 1) used before some adjectives to mean ‘very , or ‘very well It now seems highly unlikely that the project will be finished on time.[/ex] She s a highly educated young woman.[/ex] 2) used for saying that someone or something is very… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
highly — high•ly [[t]ˈhaɪ li[/t]] adv. 1) extremely: highly amusing[/ex] 2) admiringly: spoke highly of her[/ex] 3) generously: a highly paid consultant[/ex] • Etymology: bef. 900 … From formal English to slang
