highly: Meaning and Definition of

high•ly

Pronunciation: (hī'lē), [key]
— adv.
  1. in or to a high degree; extremely: highly amusing; highly seasoned food.
  2. with high appreciation or praise; admiringly: to speak highly of a person.
  3. more than adequately; generously: a highly paid consultant.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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