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utmost

/ˈʌtmoʊ̯st/noun, adjective2 syllables

Utmost means: (comparatives of ‘far’) most remote in space or time or order.

Synonyms for utmost18

noun, as in the greatest possible degree

uttermost, maximum, level best

adjective, as in (comparatives of ‘far’) most remote in space or time or order

farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, uttermost, far

adjective, as in of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

extreme, uttermost, intense

also used for utmost

outmost, yondermost, maximal, ferocious, exquisite, almighty, greatest, highest

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What does utmost mean?3

adjective

1

(comparatives of ‘far’) most remote in space or time or order“had traveled to the farthest frontier”

2

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity“extreme cold”

noun

1

the greatest possible degree“he tried his utmost”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Utmost in a sentence

  • For your efforts, he regards you with the utmost respect.Nuel
  • As a politician, he makes utmost use of his acting ability.unknown
  • In chess, harmonious coordination of attack and defense forces is of utmost importance.carlosalberto
  • My friend inspires me to live each day to the utmost.Nuel
  • He's always acted with the utmost audacity and determination.Nuel
  • This is a matter of the utmost importance.sundown
  • We should do our utmost to establish world peace.CK
  • He regards your efforts with the utmost esteem.Nuel

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Forms of utmost

as a noun

plural
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