Upmost: meaning, definitions and examples
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upmost
[ ˈʌp.məʊst ]
in importance
Of the greatest or highest degree; the most extreme or ultimate.
Synonyms
greatest, highest, maximum, ultimate, utmost
Examples of usage
- The safety of the passengers is of upmost importance.
- She showed the upmost care in handling the delicate equipment.
- We must give upmost priority to this issue.
- The upmost level of security measures should be implemented.
- It is crucial to show upmost respect for the local customs.
Translations
Translations of the word "upmost" in other languages:
🇵🇹 máximo
🇮🇳 उच्चतम
🇩🇪 höchste
🇮🇩 tertinggi
🇺🇦 найвищий
🇵🇱 najwyższy
🇯🇵 最高の
🇫🇷 le plus élevé
🇪🇸 máximo
🇹🇷 en yüksek
🇰🇷 최고의
🇸🇦 أعلى
🇨🇿 nejvyšší
🇸🇰 najvyšší
🇨🇳 最高的
🇸🇮 najvišji
🇮🇸 hæstur
🇰🇿 ең жоғары
🇬🇪 უმაღლესი
🇦🇿 ən yüksək
🇲🇽 máximo
Word origin
The word 'upmost' originated from the Middle English word 'upmest', which means 'highest in place or position'. Over time, it evolved into 'upmost' in Modern English. The usage of 'upmost' to mean 'of the greatest or highest degree' became popular in the 18th century. It is often used in formal writing to emphasize the extreme or ultimate nature of something.
See also: up, upend, upper, upright, upset, upsides, upward, upwards.