1
: in or to a high place, level, or rank
2
: in or to a high degree or amount
3
: with approval : favorably
Examples of highly in a Sentence
She is one of the most highly respected journalists in the country.
though she didn't win, she was highly satisfied with her personal results for the marathon
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Informed decision making and open communication are highly valued by many employees, and greater transparency reduces uncertainty, creating a more cohesive and trusting work environment.
—Mona Andrews, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
In both cases, chanoyu is a highly choreographed practice that requires training and dedication.
—Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Soon after, highly specific dress codes were delineated on invitations sent out by Vogue’s events department.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Highly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/highly. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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highly
adverb
high·ly
ˈhī-lē 
1
: very entry 2 sense 1, extremely
highly pleased
2
: with approval
speaks highly of you
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