utmost — most extreme; greatest
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: most extreme; greatest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌtmoʊst/
Example Sentences
- The teacher emphasized that plagiarism is of utmost seriousness, unless you're copying from Wikipedia for a 'research' paper.
- The security guard showed utmost dedication by staying awake for almost three minutes.
- It is of utmost importance that we preserve the environment for future generations.
utmost
ADJECTIVE[/ˈʌtmoʊst/]
most extreme; greatest
The surgeon performed the operation with the utmost care.
She treated every patient with the utmost kindness. (utmost = the most possible)
With the utmost effort, she almost reached the finish line and became the foremost runner on her team.
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“The teacher emphasized that plagiarism is of utmost seriousness, unless you're copying from Wikipedia for a 'research' paper.”
“The security guard showed utmost dedication by staying awake for almost three minutes.”
“It is of utmost importance that we preserve the environment for future generations.”
“She handled the fragile artwork with utmost care.”
“The CEO promised to do his utmost to resolve the company's financial crisis.”
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