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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
Reaching a deal before the midterms could benefit Trump by easing the sky-high fuel prices that have become a major issue for Americans voters. — Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The analyst noted that sky-high marketing costs could pose a risk to Nu’s expansion abroad, however. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Sep. 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
  • This was proven true in Rio, where young cinephiles lined up outside festival venues, enthusiastically discussing upcoming screenings while scrolling their Letterboxd accounts.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Officials in Tehran cheered images of Iran’s delegation being enthusiastically received by member states at the September meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the non-Western BRICS consortium.
    — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiastically
Adjective
  • Rachel had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • As of early evening, the storm was centered about 90 miles south of Pensacola and moving to the north-northeast, with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, the center said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of maximum
Adjective
  • Shipping costs have become so extreme that oil producers and even commodities traders are looking to own their own tankers to control the expenses.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Following the original movie’s unique approach to the slasher genre that put the audience in the killer’s perspective, the sequel will expand on Johnny’s lore and deliver more brutally extreme and creative kills.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of extreme
Adjective
  • The safety of those who work and live in prison is of utmost importance.
    — Scott Peyton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Korean hair care places utmost emphasis on scalp care, and the Scalp Revitalizing Solution Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner are prime examples.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of utmost
Adjective
  • The peaked roofs of a nearby town can be seen in the distance.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The rest of the house, besides the turret, is just a regular peaked-roof stucco place.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of peaked
Adjective
  • On top of the complimentary access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection®, the card provides increased status with Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy and Leaders Club Sterling Status (enrollment required; terms and limitations apply).
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Weather conditions act as wildcards, while increased demand remains a constant source of pressure.
    — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of increased
Adjective
  • The annual showcase will take place in Manhattan’s Gotham Hall from October 16 to 18, giving collectors an up-close look at some of the year’s most exciting releases.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Ergo, Roger Vivier invited friends of the maison to get an up-close look at how the past informs the present while unveiling the Spring 2027 collection.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of up
Adjective
  • This is a play full of people trying very hard to be there for each other and discovering what makes that difficult.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Will movie nights and electric go-kart tracks suffice to keep CWG’s buildings full if, as some predict, AI renders large numbers of office jobs redundant?
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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