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adj
extremely tall
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Synonyms: skyscraping, topless, elevated, eminent, exalted, high, lofty, tall
Antonyms: none provided
adj
excessive, exorbitant
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Synonyms: extortionate, inordinate, disproportionate, exorbiant, exorbitant, extortionable, extortious, extravagant, penal, sky-high, usurious
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
to a very high level
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
in a lavish or enthusiastic manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: enthusiastically
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
(with verb `to blow') destroyed completely; blown apart or to pieces
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From sky + high.
Across languages
15 source translations are retained for this English entry.
