extreme — very great in degree; far from moderate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very great in degree; far from moderate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstriːm/
Korean meaning: 극도의, 극단적인
Korean pronunciation: 익**스트**림
Example Sentences
- My mom's reaction to my messy room was extreme - she threatened to donate all my clothes to charity.
- The extreme cold froze the lake completely in just one night.
- His extreme love for pizza led him to eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
extreme
ADJECTIVE//ɪkˈstriːm//
very great in degree; far from moderate
The climber faces extreme cold near the summit, every breath visible.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'extremus' meaning 'outermost' or 'last,' derived from 'exterus' (outer), which comes from the root 'ex-' (out). The word entered English via Old French 'extreme' in the 14th century.
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📝Examples
“My mom's reaction to my messy room was extreme - she threatened to donate all my clothes to charity.”
“The extreme cold froze the lake completely in just one night.”
“His extreme love for pizza led him to eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”
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