highly

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English hiȝly, heȝly, heyȝliche, from Old English hēalīce (“highly”), equivalent to high +‎ -ly. Cognate with Dutch hoogelijk (“highly”), German höchlich (“highly”), Danish højlig (“highly”), Swedish högligen (“highly”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhaɪli/ Rhymes: -aɪli === Adverb === highly (comparative highlier or more highly, superlative highliest or most highly) In a high or esteemed manner. Extremely; greatly; very much. ==== Usage notes ==== The adverb highly and the adverb high should not be confused. This is highly recommended. The stars were shining high above us. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====