⚠️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.

Related Vocabularies

awkward in movement or lacking skill
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Involving or affecting only one side or party without the agreement of others.
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect

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