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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Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The strategy was highly effective, causing power rationing in the capital and fomenting civil chaos.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
The 17 Americans aboard the MV Hondius are expected to be flown to the United States and monitored at the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, a specialized facility for highly hazardous communicable diseases.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Perez said such relief is highly discretionary and varies by state, and even if granted, additional immigration proceedings would be required before any lawful return.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 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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