höchlich

German

Etymology

From hoch +‎ -lich.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhøːç.lɪç/

Adverb

höchlich (comparative höchlicher, superlative am höchlichsten)

1. (dated, higher register, now chiefly in an ironic tone) much, very, highly

   Die Parteispitze war höchlich irritiert über die Stimmung an der Basis.

   Partly leaders were much disturbed by the sentiment at the grass roots.