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extreme
adjective as in very great
adjective as in beyond reason and convention
Strongest matches
absolute, dire, drastic, egregious, exaggerated, exceptional, excessive, extraordinary, harsh, irrational, outrageous, radical, remarkable, severe, sheer, unreasonable, unusual, utter
Weak matches
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
adjective as in faraway
Example Sentences
Our models suggest that the universe will avoid both of these extremes: it will undergo accelerated expansion for many billions of years, yielding a cold, dark universe -- a Big Freeze.
These ancient implements -- essentially the first multi-purpose "Swiss Army knives" made by hominins -- show that our ancestors not only adapted to extreme change but prospered during one of Earth's most unstable eras.
Hegseth is also a member of an extreme far-right sect called the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches that also believes in militant Christianity.
The danger is letting regret aversion push us into extremes — becoming paralyzed and too conservative, or overreacting and chasing returns.
The filibuster rule is often frustrating, but its virtue is that it serves as a check on passing extreme laws with narrow majorities.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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