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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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Naomi is a survival expert who travels for months at a time, often living off‑grid in extreme environments, meaning time at home must be carefully prioritised.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

But the 1997 El Nino brought catastrophic impacts, including extreme drought and devastating wildfires in Indonesia that burned through millions of hectares and created regional air pollution.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Understanding the processes that intensify extreme melting is critical for anticipating future risks and shaping informed policy decisions.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Sometimes the forest greens turn red to emphasize extreme states of mind and signal hallucinations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

“I can never think of it,” she cried, “without extreme shame.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

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