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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
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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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Sanders suffered injuries, including a concussion, headaches, possible traumatic brain injury, back and tailbone injuries and extreme mental anguish.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Extreme weather at British festivals often makes headlines, such as Download getting flooded or Boomtown attendees being warned about extreme heat.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Though he tarnished royal prestige, many believe his infiltration of the czar’s inner circle was a mere symptom of a broader moral breakdown in which organized religion faltered and extreme views proliferated across Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Jacobson told MarketWatch that Microsoft’s move this week has come as part of a broader rally among beaten-down software stocks, though it also stands out as an extreme “rebound-type play.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Booth suffered extreme pain whenever he was moved.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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