Pronunciation

/skaɪ/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The atmosphere or outer space surrounding the Earth, characterized by air and clouds; 2. The region of the atmosphere visible from the ground, typically with its blue color during the day and stars at night; 3. The vault of heaven, considered as the celestial expanse; 4. A general or indefinite area or direction; 5. (slang) A person’s mood or disposition; 6. (figurative) A state or condition.

• Adjective: 1. Characteristic of the sky, such as blue or clear.

Phrases

• “Under a clear blue sky” describes a beautiful day with no clouds.
• “To gaze at the endless sky” means to look up at the sky for a long time in wonder.
• “Skydiving” is the sport of jumping from an aircraft and free-falling before deploying a parachute.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children watched the colorful balloons float higher and higher into the sky.”
• Adjective: “The sky was painted with hues of pink and orange during the sunset.”
• Adjective (figurative): “Her mood swings could be as unpredictable as the ever-changing sky.”

Synonyms

• Atmosphere
• Firmament
• Heaven
• Firmament
• Expanse
• Heavens
• Firmly
• Cloudless
• Serene

Antonyms

• Ground
• Earth
• Underground
• Below
• Dank
• Overcast (for the weather)