1
: in or to a high place, level, or rank
2
: in or to a high degree or amount
3
: with approval : favorably
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She is one of the most highly respected journalists in the country.
though she didn't win, she was highly satisfied with her personal results for the marathon
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Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
Thirty-five seniors who live in Encinitas received eggs, herbs and produce delivered to their doors through the farm program, Spencer said, adding that the organic items were highly prized by seniors.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Multiple whistleblowers alleged that DOGE uploaded a highly sensitive Social Security Administration (SSA) database to an unmonitored cloud environment, according to a report by Senate Democratic staff.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Possessing a stable gait and highly flexible movement capabilities, the robot can walk and run autonomously in complex terrains and environments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Highly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/highly. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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highly
adverb
high·ly
ˈhī-lē 
1
: very entry 2 sense 1, extremely
highly pleased
2
: with approval
speaks highly of you
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