SKY-HIGH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

sky-high 1 of 2

adverb

ˈskī-ˈhī

Definition of sky-high

as in enthusiastically

in an enthusiastic manner some reviewers had praised the movie sky-high, but we thought that it was just a so-so comedy

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

sky-high

2 of 2

adjective

as in maximum

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of sky-high

Adverb

The ceilings were sky-high, as were the windows overlooking the park and garden, and the room was spacious—sized more like an apartment. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026 That may have more to do with political polarization, as well as the sky-high citizen expectations for the economy on the heels of two decades of social mobility, experts say. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Outrage quickly ensued as Angelenos encountered both technical difficulties and sky-high prices for even non-marquee events, with many lower-bowl seats going for multiple hundreds of dollars and in some cases, thousands. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026 Mexico’s success in taming sky-high murder rates has sparked widespread acclaim of the country’s security minister, boosting his standing as a presidential frontrunner. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sky-high

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sky-high

Adverb

The Teamsters have been enthusiastically endorsing the bill specifically because, while 40-something employers would be difficult to collectively bargain against, DSP workers would be much easier to organize once within Amazon.

— Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
To her delight, the French filmmaker enthusiastically threw her support behind the initiative.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthusiastically

Adjective

Madrid asked everyone involved to move with extreme discretion.

— Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
This problem is anticipated to worsen as more AI providers adopt watermarking, creating a fertile environment for scams and deception, thus users are urged to exercise extreme caution.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of extreme

Adjective

Apricots can bring softness to your scent wardrobe, and Dior’s Jasmin des Anges does it with the utmost sophistication.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
Most of the 16 courses presented during its omakase dinner service (a smaller version is available at lunch) include fish flown in from Japan, treated with the utmost care and precise cuts.

— Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of utmost

Adjective

The peaked corners at the top of the stadium are also intentional, paying homage to the original.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Each side of the Parrish’s building is interesting, and guests entered from an unexpected corner on Saturday night, under the double-peaked roof.

— Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026

Definition of peaked

Adjective

Since then, multiple studies have found no increased risk of miscarriage or other pregnancy complications after COVID-19 vaccination.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Still, symptoms can accompany the condition, Rao explains, including fatigue, swelling in the legs or ankles, shortness of breath, frequent urination, increased thirst, or chest discomfort.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of increased

Adjective

But this is no up-by-her-bootstraps story, says our reviewer.

— Deborah Johnson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026
Clenney claimed to have thrown the knife at Obumseli from a distance of over 10 feet, but prosecutors say an autopsy revealed a puncture wound so deep it could only have been caused by an up-close and personal stabbing.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of up

Adjective

Similarly, loading up the XI for the opener away to Fulham with players who have enjoyed the benefits of a full pre-season makes sense, too.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Regal Cinemas, for example, has 4DX auditoriums with multisensory enhancements that bring the film world into the real world with full-body immersion synced up with the on-screen action.

— Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of full

Browse Nearby Words

skydiving

sky-high

skyjack

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of sky-high

adverb

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

balmy

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Is “GIF” Pronounced “Jiff” or “Giff”?

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes