Definition

Having no sky above; lacking the expanse of the atmosphere that is typically visible from the ground.

Example

The landscape felt eerie and skyless, as if the world had been cut off from the heavens.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a skyless landscape before?

No, I can't say that I have. What does it look like?

It's kind of eerie, like everything blends into the ground.

That sounds interesting! I'd love to see a skyless scene someday.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Skyless → It is formed from "sky" (from Old Norse *ský, meaning cloud or sky) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "skyless" means without a sky or lacking the presence of the sky.

Memory Tip

Imagine a place that is 'without' ('-less') the 'sky' — that's what skyless means.

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