sky-high

American  

[skahy-hahy] / ˈskaɪˈhaɪ /

adverb

1. very high.

   Costs have gone sky-high since the war.

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sky-high British  

adjective

1. at or to an unprecedented or excessive level

   prices rocketed sky-high

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adverb

1. high into the air

2. to destroy completely

Etymology

Origin of sky-high

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

Italy is heavily reliant on imported gas and Rome is under pressure from industry and consumers over the rise in already sky-high energy costs due to the Middle East war.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Next best thing: For arena-like energy without the sky-high prices, look for watch parties and team celebrations around the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Doncic hit daring fadeaway three-pointers, threw sky-high lobs to teammates and nailed a dramatic winning shot against the Nuggets at home to add cinematic highlights to his budding most valuable player case.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

It is currently marked as “pending” sale on its listing—having also previously been offered up as a rental for the sky-high price of $25,000 a month, according to Realtor.com.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

As Grandpa had predicted, the price of coonskins jumped sky-high.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls

Related Words

• skyward