HIGHLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HIGHLY?

Need another word that means the same as “highly”? Find 29 synonyms and 30 related words for “highly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Highly” are: extremely, very, most, really, thoroughly, exceedingly, particularly, tremendously, hugely, greatly, decidedly, distinctly, exceptionally, immensely, eminently, supremely, inordinately, singularly, extraordinarily, vastly, overly, favourably, well, warmly, appreciatively, admiringly, approvingly, positively, enthusiastically

Highly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Highly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “highly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• To a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect.
• At a high rate or wage.
• In a high position or level or rank.
• At or to a high degree or level.
• Favourably.

Synonyms of "Highly" as an adverb (29 Words)

admiringly	In a way that shows respect or warm approval. She referred to Eliot admiringly in many of her writings.
appreciatively	With appreciation; in a grateful manner. He accepted my offer appreciatively.
approvingly	In an approving manner. Several heads nodded approvingly at this concept.
decidedly	In a decisive and confident way. It was decidedly too expensive.
distinctly	In a way that is readily distinguishable by the senses; clearly. Two distinctly different cultures.
eminently	To a notable degree; very. An eminently readable textbook.
enthusiastically	With enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner. The report was enthusiastically welcomed by all groups.
exceedingly	To an extreme degree. The team played exceedingly well.
exceptionally	To a greater degree than normal; unusually. The weather was exceptionally mild for the time of the year.
extraordinarily	Extremely. It is a simple story extraordinarily well told.
extremely	To a very great degree; very. This is an extremely difficult thing to do.
favourably	Showing approval. The deal will work out favourably for the company.
greatly	By a considerable amount; very much. They now have greatly increased powers.
hugely	Extremely. A hugely expensive house.
immensely	To a great extent; extremely. Was immensely more important to the project as a scientist than as an administrator.
inordinately	To an unusually or disproportionately large degree; excessively. Negotiations took an inordinately long time.
most	Almost. That is most probably correct.
overly	To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits. She was a jealous and overly possessive woman.
particularly	To a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common. Loves Bach particularly his partitas.
positively	In a way that indicates the presence of a certain substance or condition. Only three drivers tested positively for excess alcohol following accidents in the area.
really	Used as intensifiers real is sometimes used informally for really rattling is informal. So what really happened.
singularly	In a strange or eccentric way. You have singularly failed to live up to your promises.
supremely	To the maximum degree. They reigned supremely.
thoroughly	Completely and absolutely good is sometimes used informally for thoroughly. She was soon thoroughly bored.
tremendously	Extremely. Costs vary tremendously from area to area.
vastly	To a very great extent; immensely. A bunch of talented and vastly experienced players.
very	Used as intensifiers; `real’ is sometimes used informally for `really’; `rattling’ is informal. Very much so.
warmly	In a warm manner. Warmly dressed.
well	Often used as a combining form in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard good is a nonstandard dialectal variant for well. I m afraid the film was well over budget.

Usage Examples of "Highly" as an adverb

• Does not think highly of his writing.
• Highly successful.
• Highly paid people.
• A highly dangerous substance.
• His colleagues think very highly of him.
• He spoke highly of her.

Associations of "Highly" (30 Words)

abundance	(in solo whist) a bid by which a player undertakes to make nine or more tricks. The growth of industry promised wealth and abundance.
abundant	Present in great quantity. There was abundant evidence to support the theory.
bounty	Generosity evidenced by a willingness to give freely. They do not qualify for their bounty because they have spent insufficient time at summer camp.
countless	Too numerous to be counted. Countless hours.
enormously	Extremely. Quality of life varies enormously from one place to another.
exceedingly	Extremely. The team played exceedingly well.
galore	In abundance. Daffodils galore.
greatly	By a considerable amount; very much. They now have greatly increased powers.
immensely	To an exceedingly great extent or degree. The president was immensely popular.
incalculable	Not able to be computed or enumerated. Incalculable riches.
inestimable	Beyond calculation or measure. Jewels of inestimable value.
inflated	Excessively or unreasonably high. You have a very inflated opinion of your worth.
innumerable	Too numerous to be counted. Innumerable flags of all colours.
laudatory	(of speech or writing) expressing praise and commendation. Enthusiastic and laudatory articles.
lot	Divide items into lots for sale at an auction. I feel a whole lot better.
many	The majority of people. Take as many apples as you like.
much	For all practical purposes but not completely. Much grain is in storage.
multiplicity	A large number or variety. The demand for higher education depends on a multiplicity of factors.
myriad	The cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand. The myriad political scene.
numberless	Too many to be counted; innumerable. There are numberless questions to be asked.
numerous	Amounting to a large indefinite number. The family was numerous.
outnumber	Be more numerous than. Women outnumbered men by three to one.
plentiful	Existing in great number or quantity. A plentiful year.
plenty	Used to emphasize the degree of something. Such natural phenomena as famine and plenty.
praising	Full of or giving praise.
profusion	The property of being extremely abundant. A rich profusion of flowers.
prohibitively	Used to emphasize a cost that is so high as to prevent something being done or bought. She mouthed no and waved her hands prohibitively.
untold	Too much to be measured. Untold suffering.
valued	Having value of a specified kind. Triple valued.
very	Emphasizing an extreme point in time or space. The very first time.