HIGHLY Synonyms: 158 Similar and Opposite Words

highly

adverb

ˈhī-lē

Definition of highly

as in extremely

to a great degree though she didn't win, she was highly satisfied with her personal results for the marathon

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as in greatly

to a large extent or degree that is highly different from your first idea for a family vacation

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Recent Examples of highly Inefficient reimbursement typically develops claim-by-claim and specifically within specialty care, complex hospital billing and out-of-network services, where charge structures are highly variable. — Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Kings general manager Scott Perry and coach Doug Christie spoke highly of Westbrook throughout the season, praising his leadership and intensity. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Its removal created valuable open space in highly desirable locations, and the Greenway was envisioned as a way to reconnect the existing urban spaces. — Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 12 Aug. 2026 Blundstone boots are some of our favorites for a highly-practical and versatile fall option, including the bestselling high-top boots in new colors. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for highly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for highly

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In extremely rare cases, hormone injections can trigger a condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Neighbors are also extremely relieved to see the tree finally coming down.

— Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of extremely

Adverb

Representations of pregnant bodies were utterly transformed in the thirty years following Moore’s famous cover.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
His factory boss, aware of Shigejiro’s situation at home, applauded his utterly straightforward personality and indeed even raised his salary.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of utterly

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Having a conversation with Gold House founder Bing Chen isn’t terribly dissimilar from taking an amphetamine.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Along with its terribly cool clientele, Area became known for its décor and lavish installations, whose theme changed every six weeks.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of terribly

Adverb

Coming out with any new car can typically cost a major company around $2 billion, but the research and development to bring such an inexpensive EV to the market has taken much more than that.

— Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
A little focus will make your natural sparkle much easier to trust.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026