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Definition of sky-high
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: high into the air
b
: to a high or exorbitant level or degree
lifted my spirit sky-high— Elmer Morriss
2
: in an enthusiastic manner
3
: to bits : apart
blown sky-high
sky-high
adjectiveDefinition of sky-high (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: excessively expensive : exorbitant
2
: extremely or excessively high
her blood pressure was sky-high
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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sky-high. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.
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