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

That covers untold millions of Boomers, Xers and Millennials to whom Moore demonstrated that sky-high career aspirations and happiness are a woman’s right.

From Salon

The stellar results looked set to boost the broader memory sector, which has started 2026 on a tear due to sky-high demand for data from so-called AI hyperscalers.

From Barron's

The quarterly results are good news for Intel, which stands to benefit if Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing can’t manufacture enough chips to meet sky-high demand.

From Barron's

The stellar results looked set to boost the broader memory sector, which has started 2026 on a tear due to sky-high demand for data from so-called AI hyperscalers.

From Barron's

Her government's once sky-high popularity, while still solid, has started to slip: its approval rating fell from 75 percent in December to 67 percent, according to a survey by the Nikkei newspaper.

From Barron's

Related Words

• skyward