Definitions

extreme

[ik-streem] / ɪkˈstrim /

ADJECTIVE

very great

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acute intense severe utmost

STRONG

high maximum sovereign top ultimate uttermost

WEAK

consummate highest maximal supreme

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm dull mild moderate

STRONG

inferior least low lowest unimportant

WEAK

close limited near

ADJECTIVE

beyond reason and convention

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolute dire drastic egregious exaggerated exceptional excessive extraordinary harsh irrational outrageous radical remarkable severe sheer unreasonable unusual utter

STRONG

desperate gross overkill stern

WEAK

downright extravagant fabulous fanatical flagrant immoderate improper imprudent inordinate intemperate nonsensical out of proportion out-and-out preposterous rabid rigid strict thorough unbending uncommon uncompromising unconventional unseemly zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm common easy familiar good logical mild moderate nice normal ordinary pleasing reasonable regular sensible uncertain usual

WEAK

close limited near

ADJECTIVE

faraway

Synonyms

STRONGEST

utmost

STRONG

final last terminal ultimate uttermost

WEAK

far-off farthest furthermost most distant outermost outmost remotest

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning first initial introductory opening starting

WEAK

close limited mild moderate near

NOUN

ultimate; limit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depth excess height

STRONG

acme apex apogee boundary ceiling climax consummation crest crown culmination edge end extremity maximum nadir peak pinnacle pole termination top utmost uttermost zenith

WEAK

bitter end inordinancy nth degree

Antonyms

STRONG

base beginning bottom commencement inside interior minimum nadir opening start

Example Sentences

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“Given the extreme uncertainty and headlines risks risk now and the correction signal activation, we would expect the current period of volatility and uncertainty to last weeks, not days,” they said.

From MarketWatch

Ofwat said company failures left it unable to cope during periods of high demand or extreme weather, leaving customers with no tap water, unable to shower or bathe or flush their toilets.

From BBC

But investors might not be aware of the fact that extreme positioning in the options market can sometimes portend a reversal of fortune ahead.

From MarketWatch

"We may be severely underestimating the impact of the recent extreme fire seasons in these regions."

From Science Daily

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