high·ly 
/ˈhaɪli/ adverb
/ˈhaɪli/ adverb [more highly; most highly] 1 a : to a great degree
▪ She is one of the most highly respected journalists in the country. ▪ This is a highly [=very] sensitive matter. ▪ highly accomplished/successful ▪ That idea seems highly [=extremely] unlikely to me.
b : in an amount or number that is greater than usual : to a high degree
▪ a highly paid [=high-paid] executive ▪ highly priced items 2 : in an approving way : with approval
▪ He speaks highly [=favorably] of you. ▪ They regard her highly.
▪ She is one of the most highly respected journalists in the country. ▪ This is a highly [=very] sensitive matter. ▪ highly accomplished/successful ▪ That idea seems highly [=extremely] unlikely to me.
b : in an amount or number that is greater than usual : to a high degree
▪ a highly paid [=high-paid] executive ▪ highly priced items
▪ He speaks highly [=favorably] of you. ▪ They regard her highly.
