SKY-HIGH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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sky-high

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adjective

as in maximum

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Recent Examples of sky-high

Adverb

The tennis phenom stepped out in a Miu Miu dress and sky-high stilettos for the special occasion. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Parton's legacy extended beyond her curvaceous figure, sky-high wigs, sparkly stilettos, and acrylic nails. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 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

On the recording, Martinez enthusiastically endorsed the plan, telling the other three that Raman had complained about the possibility of a redrawn district.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Several female jurors nodded enthusiastically as the judge read them the instructions.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of enthusiastically

Adjective

As a result, the collective decay chain is blocked after the first decay, leaving the maximum emission rate proportional to N—the same scaling expected from independent atoms.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
If a family values privacy over maximum exposure, that is their choice.

— Tomas J. Philipson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of maximum

Adjective

Overdosing on the drug can cause extreme drowsiness, confusion, impaired coordination, decreased reflexes, respiratory depression, coma and possible death.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
In the Rocky Mountains, years of extreme heat and drought have baked the landscape, drying up streams that feed the Colorado River and desiccating pastures where cattle graze.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of extreme

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

Estrogen keeps hair in the growth phase longer, explains endocrinologist and OB-GYN Lucky Sekhon, so its decline may lead to hair thinning and increased shedding.

— Sarah Madaus, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
The company’s turnaround strategy, launched by new CEO Michael Fiddelke after former CEO Brian Cornell stepped down, includes store refreshes, increased staffing, and more aggressive pricing.

— Nancy Jiang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of increased

Adjective

Then again, Šmits’ rapid trajectory may dictate otherwise once the Rangers get an up-close look at camp.

— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Getting an up-close look at Ship, the company said, would shed light on how its heat shield held up during the flight — key information that could advance the development of Starship, which is designed to be fully and rapidly reusable.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of up

Adjective

The Irish Examiner spoke with a young crafter who described cooking alongside knitting and crochet as some of her most mindful time, because the activities require her full attention.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Parking at Ventura Harbor is free Monday through Thursday, and $10 for a full-day pass Friday through Sunday and on major holidays.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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