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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
This sky-high figure indicates the display's ability to produce deep blacks alongside bright whites, resulting in stellar image quality in both light and dark scenes. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 But anxiety across the continent has been sky-high since Canal+ axed MultiChoice’s loss-making streaming platform Showmax earlier this year. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 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
  • Quite a few of those seeds were planted by Uncle Tim, my mom’s younger brother, who would enthusiastically play almost any game with his nieces and nephews … and never pulled any punches.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Bad Girls Club alum instantly and enthusiastically approved and gave North props.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiastically
Adjective
  • Highfill maintains a covenant requiring utility rates to generate net revenues equal to at least 110% of maximum annual debt service on outstanding system bonds.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Zhang fell into the water four times and achieved a maximum distance of only 20 meters (66 feet).
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 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
  • Cohen said taking the American atelier’s techniques and pushing them forward was of the utmost importance, also seen through a great selection of sculptural leather layers.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • For children who have survived one of the most brutal wars imaginable, choosing an appropriate film is of the utmost importance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 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
  • 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
  • Writer Rana Foroohar got an up-close look aboard the USS Healy, a Coast Guard icebreaker.
    — Dave Davies, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of up
Adjective
  • The full report says 12% of the scams reported in the survey involved AI or a deepfake.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Some Ukrainian officials told the newspaper that the system had not been restored to full functionality but was working at higher speeds than under the cap.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 23 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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