utmost

adjective
UK: /ˈʌtməʊst/
US: /ˈʌtmoʊst/

  1. Greatest; highest; most extreme.

    1. We need the utmost care when handling fragile items.
    2. She showed utmost dedication to her work, always going the extra mile.

Synonyms

maximum supreme most
utmost noun

  1. The greatest possible amount or degree.

    1. He did his utmost to help.
    2. I tried my utmost to convince them, but they wouldn't listen.
utmost adverb

  1. To the greatest extent or degree; most.

    1. We value your safety utmost.
    2. The team tried utmost to secure a victory, but faced strong opposition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "utmost" is /ˈʌtməʊst/ in British English and /ˈʌtmoʊst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "utmost": maximum, supreme, most.

Example usage of "utmost": "We need the utmost care when handling fragile items.". More examples on the page.