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1sky–high
adverb \ˈskī-ˈhī\
: to a very high degree, level, or amount
Full Definition of SKY-HIGH
1
a : high into the air b : to a high or exorbitant level or degree <lifted my spirit sky–high — Elmer Morriss>
2
: in an enthusiastic manner
3
: to bits : apart <blown sky–high>
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First Known Use of SKY-HIGH
1818
Related to SKY-HIGH
- Synonyms
- enthusiastically, exuberantly, madly, rhapsodically
- Antonyms
- apathetically, indifferently, lukewarmly, perfunctorily
2sky–high
adjective
: extremely high
Full Definition of SKY-HIGH
1
: excessively expensive : exorbitant
2
: extremely or excessively high <her blood pressure was sky–high>
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First Known Use of SKY-HIGH
1945
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