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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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
What other body traits attract mosquitoes? Body odor and sweat
Mosquitoes are highly sensitive to body odor, particularly to compounds like lactic acid, ammonia and uric acid found in sweat, according to a post by Our Blood Institute.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 21 July 2025
The Del Mar Foundation has partnered with the City of Del Mar to bring five contemporary sculptures to highly visible locations in Del Mar’s downtown area for a temporary outdoor sculpture exhibit, scheduled to be a 23-month display.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
For better or worse, especially when trying to do scientific research, cats are highly variable creatures with lots of quirks and unique personalities, said Valeska.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 July 2025
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“Highly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/highly. Accessed 24 Jul. 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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