Skyrocketing: meaning, definitions and examples
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skyrocketing
[ ˈskaɪˌrɒkɪtɪŋ ]
rapid increase
Skyrocketing refers to a sudden and rapid increase in something, often used to describe prices, numbers, or levels. This term is frequently used in economic contexts to indicate a sharp rise in market values or costs. When something is skyrocketing, it often evokes feelings of surprise or concern due to the unexpected nature of such growth. The term can also apply to popularity, where a product, service, or trend experiences a steep upward trajectory in public interest or usage.
Synonyms
escalating, rising, soaring, surging
Examples of usage
- The cost of housing is skyrocketing in urban areas.
- Social media usage has been skyrocketing during the pandemic.
- The demand for electric vehicles is skyrocketing.
- Inflation rates are skyrocketing, leading to higher costs of living.
Translations
Translations of the word "skyrocketing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 crescendo
🇮🇳 आसमान छूना
🇩🇪 in die Höhe schießen
🇮🇩 melambung
🇺🇦 стрімке зростання
🇵🇱 skaczący
🇯🇵 急上昇する
🇫🇷 explosif
🇪🇸 disparar
🇹🇷 patlamak
🇰🇷 급증하다
🇸🇦 زيادة حادة
🇨🇿 rázově vzrůstající
🇸🇰 rázovo vzrastajúci
🇨🇳 迅速上升
🇸🇮 skokovito naraščajoč
🇮🇸 skjótt vaxandi
🇰🇿 жоғары көтерілу
🇬🇪 მაღლა აწევა
🇦🇿 artma
🇲🇽 dispararse
Etymology
The word 'skyrocketing' is derived from the noun 'skyrocket', which originally referred to a type of firework that rises rapidly into the air before bursting into brilliant colors. The term made its first appearance in the 19th century, combining the words 'sky', representing the atmosphere above us, and 'rocket', a device that propels itself rapidly through the air. Over time, the term evolved beyond its literal meaning to describe anything that experiences a fast and significant increase. The figurative use of 'skyrocketing' became popular in various contexts, particularly in economics and technology, to describe situations where something rises to extreme heights quickly. This usage captures the dramatic nature of the change, akin to a rocket’s ascent into the sky, symbolizing a significant and sometimes alarming growth.