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sky Synonyms

Another word for sky

Choosing another word for sky depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The expanse of air and space overhead as seen from the earth, in which clouds, the sun, the moon, and stars appear.

Usage Example

"The evening heavens turned a brilliant shade of crimson as the sun dipped below the horizon."

Strongest
heavens
Strong
firmament
welkin
empyrean
ether
blue
air
Weak
atmosphere

• noun (Context 2)

A prevailing climate, weather condition, or atmospheric state (often used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The meteorological forecast predicts clear skies and mild temperatures throughout the weekend."

Strong
weather
climate
atmosphere
elements

• verb (Context 3)

To hit, kick, or throw a ball high into the air (especially in sports such as cricket, baseball, or soccer).

Usage Example

"The striker skied the penalty kick high over the crossbar in the final minute of the match."

Strong
loft
lob
balloon
launch
Weak
spoon
hoist

• verb (Context 4)

To hang a painting high up on a gallery wall above eye level, where it is difficult to view.

Usage Example

"The exhibition curator skied the amateur landscape paintings near the ceiling to leave prime wall space for the featured portraits."

Weak
elevate

Opposites of sky

The opposite of sky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

earth
ground
land
terra firma
lower
roll
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sky
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