Synonyms for

Highly

Verb / ˈhaɪli: / Another word for highly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to a great extent; very much

Synonyms & similar words

extremely extremely exceedingly immensely exceptionally remarkably extraordinarily tremendously intensely enormously incredibly totally utterly absolutely quite awfully very seriously truly deeply profoundly

Synonyms by register

Formal

extremely greatly considerably remarkably

Informal

really very super awfully

Literary

exceedingly profoundly supremely

Antonyms

lowly minimally slightly barely scarcely hardly

Common collocations

  • highly unlikely
  • highly probable
  • highly recommended
  • highly successful
  • highly effective
  • highly valued
  • highly motivated

Word family

adjective high

Usage note

Used to intensify adjectives and adverbs. Avoid using 'highly' with verbs unless it's in a specific established phrase like 'highly regarded'.

Example sentences

  1. I was highly impressed with her artwork.
  2. The movie was highly entertaining.
  3. The food was highly seasoned and spicy.
  4. The medicine worked highly effectively.
  5. The team was highly motivated to win the game.

Quotes

  • I highly recommend this restaurant.
  • She was highly regarded in her field.
  • He was a highly respected professor.

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