HIGHLY

Meaning

In a high or esteemed manner.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

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”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-05-04LFTHGIY
• 2025-05-27HYGTLIN
• 2024-02-21IFTHGLY