utmost

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

- utmost contempt

- to the utmost degree

Similar word(s): intense, extreme, uttermost

2. highest in extent or degree

Similar word(s): high, last

3. (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order

- the utmost tip of the peninsula

Similar word(s): far, farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, uttermost

Sentences with utmost as an adjective:

- the utmost limits of the land;

- the utmost assiduity;

noun

1. the greatest possible degree

- he tried his utmost

Similar word(s): maximum, uttermost

Definition categories: attribute, bound, boundary, limit