(adv) to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect, Syn. extremely, Example:highly successful; He spoke highly of her; does not think highly of his writing; extremely interesting
(adj) readily affected by various agents, Example:a highly sensitive explosive is easily exploded by a shock; a sensitive colloid is readily coagulated
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
adj. 1. very complex or intricate; -- used especially of technology. Syn. -- advanced. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
2. having most of its industrial production in the most modern state; -- used of countries and societies. Contrasted with undeveloped or developing. Syn. -- industrialized, advanced, industrial. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
[ひょうか, hyouka] (n) (1) valuation; estimation; assessment; evaluation; (vs) (2) to value; to assess; to estimate value; (3) to appreciate; to value highly; to acknowledge the value (of something); (P)#865
[ひじり, hijiri] (n) (1) highly virtuous monk; (2) (hon) monk; (3) Buddhist solitary; (4) (See 高野聖・1) Buddhist missionary; (5) saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (6) (arch) (hon) emperor; (7) (in form 〜の聖) master; expert#1052