ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Uttermost

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈʌtəməʊst/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Uttermost is an adjective meaning superlative form of utter: most utter; situated at the most distant limit; farthest, outermost.

Meaning

superlative form of utter: most utter; situated at the most distant limit; farthest, outermost.

More Meanings

  1. Extreme; utmost; of the farthest, greatest, or highest degree.
  2. The utmost; the highest or greatest degree; the farthest extent.

Example Sentences

The free way will call for uttermosts in civilization, self-discipline and human excellence.
They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.
[U]s hitherto this Corner and ſecret receſſe hath defended, novv the Vttermoſt point of our Land is laid open: and things the leſſe they haue beene vvithin knovvledge, the greater the glorie is to atchieue them.
[…]So we cried to him, "O Rais, what is the matter?"; and he replied saying, "Seek ye deliverance of the Most High from the strait into which we have fallen and bemoan yourselves and take leave of one another; for know that the wind hath gotten the mastery of us and hath driven us into the uttermost of the seas of the world."

Word Forms

Synonyms for uttermost

Depending on context, synonyms include intense, maximal, ultimate, extreme, ferocious, exquisite.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include utmost, extreme, furthest, farthest, maximum, far.

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