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sky-high

/ˌskaɪˈhaɪ/

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adverb

B2formalcommon/ˌskaɪˈhaɪ/

An adverb meaning 'extremely high' or 'to a very great height or degree.' It is often used figuratively to describe prices, costs, or emotions reaching an extreme level.

ruНаречие, означающее «чрезвычайно высоко» или «до очень большой высоты или степени». Часто используется в переносном смысле для описания цен, затрат или эмоций, достигающих крайнего уровня.esAdverbio que significa «extremadamente alto» o «hasta una altura o grado muy grande». Se usa a menudo en sentido figurado para describir precios, costos o emociones que alcanzan un nivel extremo.frAdverbe signifiant « extrêmement haut » ou « jusqu'à une très grande hauteur ou un très haut degré ». Souvent utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire des prix, des coûts ou des émotions atteignant un niveau extrême.deAdverb, das „extrem hoch“ oder „bis zu einer sehr großen Höhe oder in sehr hohem Maße“ bedeutet. Es wird oft im übertragenen Sinn verwendet, um Preise, Kosten oder Emotionen zu beschreiben, die ein extremes Niveau erreichen.ptAdvérbio que significa 'extremamente alto' ou 'a uma altura ou grau muito grande'. Usado com frequência em sentido figurado para descrever preços, custos ou emoções que atingem um nível extremo.zh副词,表示“极高”或“达到非常大的高度或程度”。常用于比喻义,形容价格、成本或情绪达到极端的程度。arحال بمعنى «إلى ارتفاع شديد جدًا» أو «إلى درجة كبيرة جدًا». يُستعمل كثيرًا مجازيًا لوصف الأسعار أو التكاليف أو المشاعر التي تبلغ أقصى حد.

  1. Blown apart or destroyed B2 informal

    Completely destroyed, often by an explosion or force.

    • The bomb blew the building sky-high.
    • The old shed was blown sky-high by the explosion.
    • The fireworks blew the target sky-high.

    ruВзорванный на кускиeshecho pedazos, destruido por una explosiónfrvoler en éclatsdeIn die Luft gesprengtptDestruído completamentezh被炸得粉碎arمُدَمَّرٌ تَمامًا

    Sinônimos: apartasundersmithereens

    Antônimos: intactpreservedprotectedsafeundamagedunharmedunscatheduntouchedwhole

  2. In a lavish or enthusiastic manner B2 informal

    Done with great enthusiasm, extravagance, or praise.

    • The critics praised the movie sky-high.
    • They celebrated their victory sky-high with champagne.
    • The team was praised sky-high for their performance.

    ruЧрезвычайно высокоesde manera entusiasta o extravagantefrde façon enthousiaste et extravagantedeÜberaus hochptExtremamente altozh极度地arبإسراف وحماسة

    Sinônimos: enthusiasticallyextravagantlyhighlylavishlyrapturously

  3. To a very high level B1 informal

    Reaching an extremely high degree or amount.

    • Prices have gone sky-high this year.
    • Her popularity soared sky-high after the album release.
    • The temperature rose sky-high during the heatwave.

    ruЧрезвычайно высокоesa un nivel muy altofrà un niveau extrêmement élevédeBis in den HimmelptAltíssimozh高得离谱arإلى مستوى عالٍ جدًا

    Sinônimos: enormouslyexceedinglyextremelyhugelyimmenselytremendously

    Antônimos: lowslightly

  • more sky-high comparative form
  • most sky-high superlative form