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skyrocketed

 

[ ˈskaɪˌrɒk.ɪt.ɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sudden increase

The term 'skyrocketed' refers to a very rapid and large increase or improvement in something, often in a dramatic fashion. It is commonly used to describe significant rises in prices, values, or quantities. For example, stock prices can be said to have skyrocketed after positive news about a company's performance. This term conveys a sense of urgency and surprise at the extent of the increase. It emphasizes an explosive upward movement, similar to that of a rocket launch.

Synonyms

ballooned, escalated, rose sharply, soared, surged

Examples of usage

  • The stock prices skyrocketed after the earnings report.
  • Her popularity skyrocketed when she won the award.
  • Crime rates skyrocketed during the economic downturn.

Translations

Translations of the word "skyrocketed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disparou

🇮🇳 आसमान छू लिया

🇩🇪 in die Höhe geschossen

🇮🇩 melambung

🇺🇦 стрімко зросло

🇵🇱 wzrosło gwałtownie

🇯🇵 急増した

🇫🇷 a explosé

🇪🇸 se disparó

🇹🇷 fırladı

🇰🇷 급증했다

🇸🇦 ارتفعت بشكل حاد

🇨🇿 vyskočilo

🇸🇰 vystrelilo

🇨🇳 飙升

🇸🇮 skočilo

🇮🇸 hækkaði

🇰🇿 аспанға көтерілді

🇬🇪 მთაში გაიზარდა

🇦🇿 şiddətlə artdı

🇲🇽 se disparó

Etymology

The word 'skyrocket' originates from the mid-19th century, deriving from the combination of 'sky' and 'rocket'. The word 'rocket' has roots in the Italian word 'rocchetta', meaning 'little twisted' and refers to the device that propels into the sky. As the concept of rockets became popular, the metaphorical use of 'skyrocket' emerged, signifying something rising quickly or dramatically as if it were being launched into the sky. The verb form 'skyrocketed' specifically denotes this rapid increase, and it became more widespread in usage during the 20th century, especially in economic and statistical contexts. Overall, the term captures the dual imagery of dramatic elevation and speed, making it especially effective in descriptive language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,963, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.