highly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   To a great degree; very.

   He has a highly demanding job.

2. 2
   adv

   With great approval or admiration.

   Her teacher spoke highly of her.

3. 3
   adv

   At a high level, rate, or rank.

   The company employs many highly paid workers.

From Middle English hiȝly, heȝly, heyȝliche, from Old English hēalīce (“highly”), equivalent to high + -ly. Cognate with Dutch hoogelijk (“highly”), German höchlich (“highly”), Danish højlig (“highly”), Swedish högligen (“highly”).

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