HIGHLY Synonyms: 158 Similar and Opposite Words

highly

adverb

ˈhī-lē

Definition of highly

as in extremely

to a great degree though she didn't win, she was highly satisfied with her personal results for the marathon

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as in greatly

to a large extent or degree that is highly different from your first idea for a family vacation

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Recent Examples of highly Saint Laurent reaffirmed the power of a highly recognizable vision. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 And a few are very highly specific, such as the protease that activates insulin, which only cuts near a very specific series of amino acids. — ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 Brora single malt has become highly collectible over the years due to its quality and limited availability, so the inclusion of this whisky in a blend is always a moment of which to take note. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 Originally developed for highly active military users, Alpha uses an open structure that balances insulation with airflow as activity levels change. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for highly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for highly

Adverb

Some wondered whether Schrödinger’s equation might be an approximation that works extremely well at the microscopic scale but breaks down at the macroscopic scale, which would mean the measurement postulate of the Copenhagen interpretation is right.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
In the meantime, no one should refrain from using sunscreen, which is extremely well-proven to cause cancer.

— Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of extremely

Adverb

And Winnie-the-Pooh continues to sit, in a thoughtful sort of way, which is what very old bears in very nice glass cases mostly do.

— STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The Dolphins’ attendance has dropped significantly so far this season, albeit in a very limited sample size.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of very

Adverb

The general trivia and straight clues are also tough, and there’s a good amount of novelty, including 11 debut entries, a few oddballs among them, and one utterly brutal misdirect that significantly spiced up my solving experience.

— Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2026
And, of course, a finish that left me utterly speechless on multiple different levels.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

While these issues can be addressed, the costs can be incredibly high, and under Florida law, developers are only on the hook for anything identified within the first seven years after a building is handed over to the homeowners association.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
The pre-selection debates about three- or four-loss SEC squads and some team no one actually watches will prove incredibly tiresome, too.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of incredibly

Adverb

Direct-to-device technology could therefore expand the addressable market considerably.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
But the serious conversations about cutting back on spending and raising taxes taking place in Europe are considerably less serious in the United States.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of considerably

Adverb

Another issue is that AI detectors are still not terribly reliable, which Vara addresses in her piece, citing a number of studies to bolster the credentials of Pangram.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Probably nothing too terribly bad, especially since Denver has done it without much offensive consistency.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of terribly

Adverb

Others are skeptical the task force can accomplish much in such a short time period, arguing that eventually sweeping new legislation will be needed to regulate AI.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Now, Mahomes and the Chiefs are undefeated through five games for only the third time in his career, and the offense much more closely resembles the heights of his torrid five-year start compared with the more recent three-season malaise.

— Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026