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    sky-high
    /ˌskʌɪˈhʌɪ/

    adverb

    • 1. so as to reach or extend very high: "they were blown sky-high"

    adjective

    • 1. extending far upward: "the sky-high ceilings rescue the rooms from being oppressively opulent"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSKY-HIGH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Sky-high means very high or in very large amounts. It can be used as an adjective or an adverb. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with synonyms and antonyms.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sky-highSky-high Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb and adjective sky-high, which can mean high into the air, to a high level or degree, enthusiastic, or extremely expensive. See synonyms, examples, and word history of sky-high.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySKY-HIGH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Sky-high prices or charges are very high: The price of oil went sky-high when war broke out. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › sky-highSKY-HIGH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    adverb. very high: Costs have gone sky-high since the war. sky-high. adjective. at or to an unprecedented or excessive level. prices rocketed sky-high. adverb. high into the air. blow sky-high. to destroy completely. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of sky-high 1. First recorded in 1810–20. Discover More. Example Sentences.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSKY-HIGH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Sky-high means very high or at a very high level, such as prices, confidence, or height. It can be used as an adjective or an adverb. See how to use it in sentences and idioms.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › sky-highSky-high - definition of sky-high by The Free Dictionary

    Sky-high means very high, lavish, or enthusiastic. It can be used as an adjective or an adverb. Find synonyms, translations, and examples of sky-high in different contexts.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › sky-high_adjsky-high adjective & adverb - Oxford English Dictionary

    Sky-high is an adjective and adverb that means very high or extremely high. It can also mean very good or excellent. Learn more about its origin, pronunciation, and frequency in English.