highly

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Etymology

From Middle English hiȝly, heȝly, heyȝliche, from Old English hēalīce, equivalent to high + -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhaɪli/

Adverb

highly (comparative highlier, superlative highliest)

1. In a high or esteemed manner.

   He spoke highly of you.

2. Extremely; greatly; very much.

   He is in a highly visible job.

Translations

• Portuguese: altamente
• Russian: высоко́

Translations

• French: extrêmement
• German: sehr, extrem
• Portuguese: altamente
• Russian: высоко́
• Spanish: altamente

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