Utmost: meaning, definitions and examples
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utmost
[ ˈʌt·moʊst ]
in importance
Of the greatest or highest degree, quantity, or the like; greatest; highest.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We must make utmost efforts to achieve our goals.
- She showed the utmost kindness to everyone she met.
to the greatest degree
To the greatest degree; completely or absolutely.
Synonyms
absolutely, completely, entirely
Examples of usage
- She was utmost relieved to hear the good news.
- He spent the utmost care in preparing the meal.
Translations
Translations of the word "utmost" in other languages:
🇵🇹 máximo
🇮🇳 अधिकतम
🇩🇪 äußerst
🇮🇩 paling
🇺🇦 максимальний
🇵🇱 najwyższy
🇯🇵 最大限
🇫🇷 le plus grand
🇪🇸 máximo
🇹🇷 en yüksek
🇰🇷 최대한
🇸🇦 أقصى
🇨🇿 nejvyšší
🇸🇰 najvyšší
🇨🇳 最大
🇸🇮 največji
🇮🇸 mesta
🇰🇿 ең көп
🇬🇪 უმაღლესი
🇦🇿 ən yüksək
🇲🇽 máximo
Word origin
The word 'utmost' originated from the Middle English word 'utemest', which combines 'ut' (out) and 'mest' (most). Over time, it evolved to 'utmost' in Modern English. The concept of 'utmost' emphasizes the extreme or highest level of something, highlighting its significance and importance.