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adverb

ˈskī-ˈhī How to pronounce sky-high (audio)
Definition of sky-highnext
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

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sky-high

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adjective

as in maximum

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Recent Examples of sky-high
Adverb
Holiday passes to Top of the Rock not only include the sky-high view of New York City from 70 floors up, but also up-close access to the Christmas tree along with a photo opportunity. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026 Given the record both men have, expectations are sky-high for the film based on the popular video game franchise. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 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
  1. enthusiastically
  2. maximum
  3. extreme
  4. utmost
  5. peaked
  6. increased
  7. up
  8. full
Adverb
  • Even the famous line so richly anticipated in the men’s room, and so enthusiastically delivered by Whitford, gets trodden on, mostly because Blyth has yet to figure out the rhythms of this distinctive writer.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Even this step is not enthusiastically endorsed by all cancer doctors, though.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiastically
Adjective
  • Just cut your perennials back late in spring to 6 to 8 inches above the ground for maximum benefit for insects.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The marinade combines tamarind purée, fish sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and cumin, with extra glaze brushed on for maximum flavor and char.
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of maximum
Adjective
  • Many of these materials are made from oil, which emits pollutants when burned, driving climate change and fueling extreme weather.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The flooding comes after extreme weather hit the Southwest throughout the week.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of extreme
Adjective
  • Trump has made election integrity of utmost importance during his second term.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The safety of voters, election workers, and the integrity of the democratic process are of the utmost importance.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of utmost
Adjective
  • The ivory pinstripe suit — look 41 on the runway — featured an oversized, double-breasted jacket with sharp shoulders, peaked lapels and a plunging neckline that went all the way down to her waist.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The peaked roofs of a nearby town can be seen in the distance.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of peaked
Adjective
  • Ketamine can cause a slew of other side effects, including delirium, amnesia, increased salivation, abnormal eye movements, high blood pressure and potentially fatal breathing problems.
    — Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The streamer has faced increased competition of late and slower growth.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of increased
Adjective
  • Michael Brandsegg-Nygard put the Red Wings up 4-2 45 seconds later with an up-close wrist shot against Florida goaltender Jacob Markstrom, who made 24 saves on 28 shots against in his first start back after missing five games with injury.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Starting in August, first-time California electric vehicle shoppers were eligible for an up-to-$3,500 rebate on the purchase of a new vehicle.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of up
Adjective
  • The group previously proved a special case of the conjecture in August 2026 and is preparing a shorter exposition of PSI’s full proof for other experts.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • These two tapes, though, are like watching a full playoff game, the early-season jitters and mishaps gone.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of full

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“Sky-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sky-high. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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