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Definition of highly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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highly

adverb
highly pronunciation English ˈhaɪli highly pronunciation American ˈhaɪli
 
1 veryhighly successful/skilled/intelligenthighly competitive/critical/sensitiveIt is highly unlikely that she'll be late.2 at or to a high standard, level or amounthighly trained/educateda highly paid job3 with admiration or praiseHis teachers think very highly of him (= have a very good opinion of him).She speaks highly of you.Her novels are very highly regarded.