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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Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
American Airlines cards are generally subpar for earning rewards on non-American Airlines purchases, but Citi offers several highly rewarding cards.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Its alumnae are highly sought after in the classical music field, with this program viewed as the gold standard.
—Terry Wagner, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Policymakers should be highly skeptical.
—Sarah A. Font, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Highly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/highly. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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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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