skyrocketing — increasing very rapidly to a high level
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: increasing very rapidly to a high level
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskaɪˌrɑːkɪtɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 급격히 상승하는, 치솟는
Korean pronunciation: **스카**이라키팅
Example Sentences
- After the celebrity endorsed the product, sales went skyrocketing faster than my student loans.
- The company's stock price is skyrocketing due to their breakthrough technology.
- My stress levels are skyrocketing every time I see the exam schedule.
skyrocketing
ADJECTIVE//ˈskaɪˌrɑːkɪtɪŋ//
increasing very rapidly to a high level
increasing very rapidly to a high level
Profits skyrocketing, cash pocketing!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1960년대에 만들어진 단어로, 하늘(sky)로 쏘아 올리는 로켓(rocket)에서 유래했습니다. 불꽃놀이용 로켓이 하늘로 빠르게 치솟는 모습에서 '급상승'의 의미를 얻었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the celebrity endorsed the product, sales went skyrocketing faster than my student loans.”
“The company's stock price is skyrocketing due to their breakthrough technology.”
“My stress levels are skyrocketing every time I see the exam schedule.”
“Energy costs have been skyrocketing since the beginning of the year.”
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