upmost

[uhp-mohst, -muhst] / ˈʌpˌmoʊst, -məst /

ADJECTIVE

loftiest

Synonyms

WEAK

apical capital chief crack crowning culminating dominant elite excellent fine finest first first-class first-rate five-star foremost greatest head highest lead leading maximal maximum outside paramount preeminent primary prime principal ruling sovereign superior supreme tiptop top-drawer top-notch topmost upper uppermost

ADJECTIVE

topmost

Synonyms

WEAK

apical capital chief crack crowning culminating dominant elite excellent fine finest first first-class first-rate five-star foremost greatest head highest lead leading loftiest maximal maximum outside paramount preeminent primary prime principal ruling sovereign superior supreme tiptop top-drawer top-notch upper uppermost

ADJECTIVE

uppermost

Synonyms

WEAK

apical culminating highest loftiest most elevated topmost

Antonyms

WEAK

bottom lower lowest trivial

Example Sentences

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The safety of workers on the ground is of "upmost importance", Anderson said.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

For director and writer Nida Manzoor creating this show was "of the upmost importance".

From BBC • May 29, 2024

“My team and I have the upmost confidence that I will ultimately be cleared of all wrongdoing,” he continued.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024

I have the upmost respect and admiration for our police officers, firefighters and medics.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Far above Mossflower ground in the upmost terraces of foliage, the champion squirrel turned her flight in the direction of Redwall Abbey.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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