Highly and Startlingly

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Highly adverb - To a great degree.

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Startlingly and highly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startlingly" instead an adverb "Highly".

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Startlingly adverb - In a startling manner.

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Highly and startlingly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Highly" instead an adverb "Startlingly".

A case of deteriorating art: The manga of MÄR from Nobuyuki Anzai began with a cute and rounded, yet highly detailed style that shifted from endearing to startlingly serious rather nicely; all of the backgrounds were also well-drawn.

Source: Art Evolution / Anime and Manga
The works of Tetsuo Hara are well-known for their highly detailed and intricate art styles, with Fist of the Blue Sky being a particular example of his artistic talent (every panel is startlingly close to photorealistic).

Source: Sugar Wiki / Awesome Art

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