What does sky-high mean?
Sky-high means extremely tall.
Sky-high
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
extremely tall.
Definitions by Sense
- extremely tall
- excessive, exorbitant
Example Sentences
a sky-high building
She is elegant on sky-high heels in spite of the rubble and the cracks in the paving.
The fees were sky-high, so I refused to pay.
Superinflation blew prices sky-high.
They had to bid against a private buyer, which pushed the price sky high.
Synonyms for sky-high
Antonyms for sky-high
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sky-high?
Common synonyms include skyscraping, topless, elevated, eminent.
What is the opposite of sky-high?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sky-high in a sentence?
a sky-high building
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