in extremis

[in eks-tre-mees, in ik-stree-mis] / ɪn ɛksˈtrɛ mis, ɪn ɪkˈstri mɪs /

ADJECTIVE

dying

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decaying doomed fading moribund

STRONG

declining disintegrating ebbing fated final going mortal passing perishing sinking vanishing withering

WEAK

at death's door at end of rope done for giving up the ghost on last leg one foot in grave

Antonyms

STRONG

permanent

WEAK

creating developing growing living reviving

Example Sentences

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Bond holdings are concentrated in domestic pension funds and life insurers, and in extremis the BoJ could resume buying itself.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

“Warning Signs” promises to be even more of a nail-biter than Sierra’s debut, a deepening of her examination of families in extremis, which should earn it a top spot in readers’ TBR list.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

The past eight races have been Verstappen in extremis.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

“I wanted to be put in a situation in extremis where I would have no choice but to grow. And I got it.”

From New York Times • May 12, 2024

Unfortunately, when he found himself in extremis at the board and called on his chess muse to save him, there was no answer.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

in extremis

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