hochgradig
Translation
highly, to a high degree, extremely
Examples
Das ist ein hochgradig ansteckendes Virus.
That is a highly contagious virus.
Er ist hochgradig intelligent.
He is highly intelligent.
Grammar Patterns
hochgradig + adjective/adverb (as an adverb) highly ... That is highly dangerous.
hochgradig + noun (as an adjective) high-grade ... It was a high-grade inflammation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extremely, highly, very; Antonyms: slightly, mildly
Etymology
Composed of 'hoch' (high) + 'Grad' (degree) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). It literally translates to 'of a high degree'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'high grade' on a test or a 'high degree' on a diploma to associate it with the meaning 'highly'.