sky-high

American  

[skahy-hahy] / ˈskaɪˈhaɪ /

adverb

1. very high.

   Costs have gone sky-high since the war.

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sky-high British  

adjective

1. at or to an unprecedented or excessive level

   prices rocketed sky-high

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adverb

1. high into the air

2. to destroy completely

Etymology

Origin of sky-high

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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sky-high

"We want to maintain women in female physiological range for testosterone. We don't want them to have sky-high levels," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Iran had already been grappling with sky-high inflation before the war, which fuelled an anti-government protest movement that peaked in January.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

The artificial-intelligence boom has pushed the bruising race for housing into overdrive—a lack of supply is colliding with sky-high AI salaries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Concertgoers have cited uncomfortable seating, sky-high parking rates and long shuttle wait times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Because with Faith sizzling beside me and the sun sky-high overhead, there was no denying it: Dwight and I looked alike.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

Related Words

• skyward