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

“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

“The welfare of asylum seekers in our care is of the upmost importance,” a spokesperson for the Home Office, or interior ministry, said.

From Reuters • Aug. 7, 2023

Bonnie Linnen, practice manager at The Hollies Surgery, said in a statement: "Everyone deserves to attend a health appointment with upmost trust that the professional they see is there to help them."

From BBC • May 23, 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

upmost

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