skyrocketing — increasing very rapidly to a high level
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: increasing very rapidly to a high level
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskaɪˌrɑːkɪtɪŋ/
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!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Skyrocketing originated in the 1960s as a metaphorical extension of the literal image of a rocket ascending rapidly into the sky. The term was modeled on the trajectory of fireworks rockets, which rise swiftly and dramatically, and was extended figuratively to describe any sudden, steep increase or rise in quantity, price, or value.
Breakdown
sky (heaven, upper atmosphere) + rocket (projectile) + -ing (present participle suffix). The compound 'skyrocket' functions as a verb meaning to rise or increase rapidly, with -ing marking the gerund or present participle form.
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📝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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