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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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“The reliable supply of power from this coal plant was essential in powering the grid during recent extreme winter weather,” a department representative wrote in response to questions.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

These organisms are highly adaptable, living in extreme conditions ranging from hot springs to the Arctic, as well as on surfaces like roofs and walls in cities.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The board has the power to levy fines up to $5,000 and, in the most extreme cases, suspend or revoke doctors’ licenses.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Climate change is expected to bring more extreme weather events, including hotter summers and wind changes in the UK, which Gratton says could make flights struggling to take-off more likely.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

He believed that the extreme scarcity of just about everything in Haiti, from food to clean water to clothes to shelter, created significant jealousies of anyone who had more than someone else.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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