sky-high
Americanadverb
adjective
adverb
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high into the air
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to destroy completely
Etymology
Origin of sky-high
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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“There are no gatekeepers, which means the ceiling is sky-high and the floor is as low as it gets; I’ve seen genuinely mind-blowing shows at Fringe, as well as a whole lot of crap.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Airline executives descend on Rio this weekend to weigh the prospects for an industry grappling with geopolitical turbulence, soaring fuel costs and travellers wary of chasing sky-high ticket prices.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
The Knicks don’t have to count on historical precedent or their supporters’ sky-high spirits to carry them through, though.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
SpaceX’s sky-high market valuation — $1.75 trillion at a proposed $135-a-share price — makes it extremely unlikely its stock will be able to even keep up with the S&P 500 in coming years.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
“My last bottle, and prices are sky-high at the moment. Still, it might be reusable.”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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