Think the world, highly, a lot, poorly, little, etc. of somebody/something Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/2Positive Emphasis Use it to show deep admiration in a positive context, often about someone you know personally. My grandmother thinks the world of her garden. Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Connection Implies a personal connection or emotional bond with the person or thing you admire. She thinks the world of her students.