⚠️extreme

adjective
/ɪkˈstriːm/

Meaning

reaching a high or intense degree; very great or severe
either of two abstract things that are as different from each other as possible
very great in degree; furthest from the center; radical

Example Sentences

They went on an extreme adventure in the mountains.

The weather went from one extreme to another within a single day.

The weather was extremely hot during the summer.

Example Expressions

go to extremes

Synonyms

severe, intense, excessive, radical, ultimate, maximum, utmost, limit, boundary
Entry 1
severe, intense, excessive, radical, ultimate
Entry 2
maximum, utmost, limit, boundary
Entry 3
intense, severe, radical, excessive

Antonyms

moderate, mild, ordinary, average, middle, center, gentle, reasonable
Entry 1
moderate, mild, ordinary
Entry 2
moderate, average, middle, center
Entry 3
moderate, mild, gentle, reasonable

Collocations

extreme weather, extreme sports, extreme danger, extreme measures, go to extremes
Entry 1
extreme weather, extreme sports, extreme danger, extreme measures
Entry 2
extreme weather, extreme measures, go to extremes
Entry 3
extreme weather, extreme sports, extreme measures

More Example Sentences

I believe that talking openly about mental health is extremely important.

These statistics are extremely important for our strategic decision-making.

I am extremely concerned about this incident and I want a quick resolution.

Managing client expectations is an extremely important skill in freelancing.

I am extremely interested in learning about the culture and history of this country.

I am extremely disappointed with the quality of this product, and I want a resolution.

Maintaining patience and mutual respect during the revision process is extremely important.

I have learned that punctuality is extremely important here, and I make an effort to follow that.

Expressing gratitude and maintaining a positive tone in a professional farewell is extremely important.

This issue is extremely important to me, and I want someone with decision-making authority to look into it.