fill the sky; boundless; sky-high
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to fill the sky; to cover the sky
Describes physical phenomena such as snow, dust, or stars that fill the entire sky. Often used as a modifier before nouns.
Outside the window, heavy snow filled the sky, and the whole world had turned white.
At the construction site, dust filled the sky, and the workers had to put on masks.
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At night, the sky was filled with twinkling stars; it was extremely beautiful.
adjective
boundless; limitless; sky-high; outrageous
Used to describe exaggerated prices, lies, or demands that have no limit. Often carries a negative connotation implying unreasonableness.
He asked a sky-high price for that antique, with no sincere intention of selling it.
This is an outrageous lie; definitely do not believe it.
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The seller asked an exorbitant price, and the buyer could only leave helplessly.