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Highly vs Exceptionally - What's the difference?

highly | exceptionally |

As adverbs the difference between highly and exceptionally

is that highly is in a high or esteemed manner while exceptionally is to an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.

highly

English

Adverb

(en-adv)
  • In a high or esteemed manner.
  • Extremely; greatly; very much.
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    Usage notes

    * The adverb highly' and the adverb ' high shouldn't be confused. *: This is certainly highly recommended. *: High above us the stars were shining.

    exceptionally

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.

    • Antonyms

    * categorically