highly
In great measure
Highly means to a great degree or extent: highly unlikely, highly effective, highly recommend.
It often modifies adjectives and past participles to indicate intensity.
When describing someone's position or reputation, highly suggests elevation: highly regarded, highly placed officials.
The word carries a tone of emphasis without the informality of "really" or "very."
To an intense degree
- veryTo high degree
- greatlyTo significant degree
- immenselyTo vast degree
- tremendouslyTo a vast degree
enormously · vastly · profoundly · deeply · significantly · exceedingly · remarkably · exceptionally
Considered or esteemed
- respectedHeld in high regard
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- valuedHeld in high regard
- prizedGreatly valued or esteemed
recommended · rated · praised · acclaimed · commended · favored · appreciated · touted
Notable and respected
- accomplishedHighly skilled, expert
- decoratedMade more visually appealing
- qualifiedMeeting necessary standards
- skilledHaving learned ability
trained · educated · experienced · regarded · placed · ranked · positioned · selective
Having good odds
- probableLikely to occur
- possibleAble to occur
- unlikelyNot apt to happen
- improbableNot likely true
anticipated · expected · predictable · plausible · feasible · conceivable · doubtful · questionable
extremely
To an intense degree
tremendously · enormously · vastly · profoundly · deeply · significantly · exceedingly · remarkably · exceptionally · extraordinarily
regarded
Considered or esteemed
prized · recommended · rated · praised · acclaimed · commended · favored · appreciated · touted · thought of
distinguished
Notable and respected
- accomplishedHighly skilled, expert
- decoratedMade more visually appealing
- qualifiedMeeting necessary standards
skilled · trained · educated · experienced · regarded · placed · ranked · positioned · selective · competitive
likely
Having good odds
improbable · anticipated · expected · predictable · plausible · feasible · conceivable · doubtful · questionable · suspected
highlyunfavorably
In a critical manner
unfavourably · poorly · lowly · disparagingly · critically
- high schoolUpper secondary institution
- high heelsElevated women's shoes
- high fiveCongratulatory palm-to-palm gesture
- high tideMaximum sea level
- high hopesStrong optimistic expectations
- too highExceeding acceptable level
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