English · Adjectives
highly
/ˈhaɪli/
[/ˈhaɪli/]
very; to a high degree
Beginneradverb
Definition
Highly means very much or to a great degree.
Example
The teacher is highly respected by students.
The teacher is highly respected by students.
Etymology
From 'high', from Old English 'heah', plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used before some adjectives and verbs to mean very.