| Main Entry: |
utmost |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
extreme, maximum |
Synonyms: |
absolute, all-out,
chief,
complete,
entire,
exhaustive, farthest,
final,
full, furthermost, greatest,
highest,
last, last straw, maximal,
most, most distant, out of bounds, outermost,
outside,
paramount, plenary,
preeminent, remotest,
sheer,
supreme,
thorough, thoroughgoing,
too much*, too-too,
top, topmost,
total,
ultimate,
ultra*,
unconditional, undiminished,
unlimited,
unmitigated, unqualified, unreserved, uttermost,
whole, worst case
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| Notes: |
outmost means farthest possible point from a center; utmost means of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity |
Antonyms: |
middle, moderate
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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