Highly — High ly, adv. In a high manner, or to a high degree; very much; as, highly esteemed. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
highly — [hī′lē] adv. 1. Rare in or to a high place 2. in a high office or rank 3. in or to a high degree; very much; very; extremely 4. with high approval or esteem; favorably 5. at a high level, wage, etc … English World dictionary
highly — high|ly W2S2 [ˈhaıli] adv 1.) [+ adjective, adverb] very highly successful/effective/efficient ▪ a highly successful politician ▪ Tom s mother was highly critical of the school s approach. ▪ highly competitive industries ▪ a highly desirable… … Dictionary of contemporary English
High-resolution transmission electron microscopy — (HRTEM) is an imaging mode of the transmission electron microscope (TEM) that allows the imaging of the crystallographic structure of a sample at an atomic scale. [cite book |title=Experimental high resolution electron microscopy |last=Spence… … Wikipedia
highly — adv. 1 in a high degree (highly amusing; highly probable; commend it highly). 2 honourably; favourably (think highly of him). Phrases and idioms: highly strung very sensitive or nervous. Etymology: OE healice (as HIGH) … Useful english dictionary
highly — high•ly [[t]ˈhaɪ li[/t]] adv. 1) extremely: highly amusing[/ex] 2) admiringly: spoke highly of her[/ex] 3) generously: a highly paid consultant[/ex] • Etymology: bef. 900 … From formal English to slang
highly — /huy lee/, adv. 1. in or to a high degree; extremely: highly amusing; highly seasoned food. 2. with high appreciation or praise; admiringly: to speak highly of a person. 3. more than adequately; generously: a highly paid consultant. [bef. 900; ME … Universalium
highly — / haIli/ adverb 1 (+ adj, adv) very: highly successful | highly skilled 2 (+ adj, adv) to a high level or standard: She is a highly educated woman. | highly paid experts 3 highly placed in an important or powerful position: a highly placed… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
high — adj., n., & adv. adj. 1 a of great vertical extent (a high building). b (predic.; often in comb.) of a specified height (one inch high; water was waist high). 2 a far above ground or sea level etc. (a high altitude). b inland, esp. when raised… … Useful english dictionary
high — high1 W1S1 [haı] adj comparative higher superlative highest ↑high, ↑low ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(from bottom to top)¦ 2¦(above ground)¦ 3¦(large number)¦ 4¦(good standard)¦ 5¦(containing a lot)¦ 6¦(rank/position)¦ … Dictionary of contemporary English
highly — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adv. greatly, extremely; generously. See greatness. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. extremely, profoundly, deeply; see very . III (Roget s Thesaurus II) adverb To a high degree: awfully, dreadfully,… … English dictionary for students