English dictionary
sky-high
/'sk/aI/_'h/aI/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adverb
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(with verb `to blow') destroyed completely; blown apart or to pieces
ExamplesThey blew the bridge sky-high.
The committee blew the thesis sky-high.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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in a lavish or enthusiastic manner
ExamplesHe extolled her virtues sky-high.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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to a very high level
ExamplesPrices have gone sky-high.
Garbage was piled sky-high.
The men were flung sky-high by the explosion.
Source: WordNet 3.0