English Explanatory Dictionary

uttermost

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. superlative form of utter: most utter; situated at the most distant limit; farthest, outermost.
adj
  1. Extreme; utmost; of the farthest, greatest, or highest degree.
noun
  1. The utmost; the highest or greatest degree; the farthest extent.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌtəməʊst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-uttermost.wav /ˈʌtəɹmoʊst/

Word forms

uttermost utmost uttermosts

Etymology

From Middle English, alteration of uttermest. Compare inmost and innermost.

Synonyms

intense maximal ultimate extreme ferocious exquisite almighty greatest highest maximum passing raging utmost uttermost

Related words

outermost outmost utmost

Derived words

uttermostly uttermostness
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