sky-high

[skahy-hahy]

adverb

1. very high.

   Costs have gone sky-high since the war.

sky-high

adjective

1. at or to an unprecedented or excessive level

   prices rocketed sky-high

adverb

1. high into the air

2. to destroy completely

Word History and Origins

Origin of sky-high¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

Optimism over AI has sent tech company valuations sky-high -- leading to fears of a bubble and fuelling recent stock market volatility.

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The forecaster, widely respected for the accuracy of its predictions, said the main driver of energy bills was shifting from sky-high wholesale prices to the cost of overhauling and maintaining the country's energy networks.

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The sky-high valuations of the Silicon Valley tech behemoth and other big players in the AI race have made investors ponder whether and when their bet on technology’s future will pay off.

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"For too long, ticket touts have ripped off fans, using bots to snap up batches of tickets and resell them at sky-high prices," Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said in the statement.

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"For too long, ticket touts have ripped off fans, using bots to snap up batches of tickets and resell them at sky-high prices," Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said in the statement.

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Related Words

• skyward