highly
word · lemma: high
/ˈhaɪɫi/
HY-lee
/hˈaɪli/
HY-lee
Definition
To a great degree or at a high level. It is often used to make adjectives or past participles stronger, as in 'highly likely' or 'highly respected'.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and neutral English, especially before adjectives and past participles: 'highly effective', 'highly recommended'. It sounds more natural than 'very' in many professional contexts. Do not use it for every adjective; for example, 'highly big' is incorrect.
Spanish: muy - altamentePortuguese (BR): muito - altamentePortuguese (PT): muito - altamenteChinese (Simplified): 非常 - 高度地Chinese (Traditional): 非常 - 高度地Hindi: बहुत - अत्यधिकArabic: جدًا - بدرجة كبيرةBengali: অত্যন্ত - খুব - বেশRussian: весьма - очень - крайнеJapanese: 非常 - きわめて - とてもVietnamese: rất - cực kỳ - đặc biệtKorean: 매우 - 대단히 - 굉장히Turkish: son derece - oldukça - fazlasıylaUrdu: انتہائی - بہت زیادہIndonesian: sangat - amat - sangatlah
Example Sentences
This book is highly useful for students.
basic
She is highly respected at work.
basic
It is highly unlikely that it will rain today.
basic
The team is highly motivated right now.
natural
Her name is highly regarded in the industry.
natural
I'd highly recommend taking the train instead of driving.
natural