Antonyms for extremity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ik-strem-i-tee

Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈstrɛm ɪ ti

Definition of extremity

Origin : late 14c., from Old French estremite (13c.), from Latin extremitatem (nominative extremitas) "the end of a thing," from extremus; see extreme, the etymological sense of which is better preserved in this word.

noun ultimate; limit
noun animate being's appendage

Example sentences :

Mary's usual quickness was not lacking even now, in this period of extremity.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Thus driven to extremity, the Melians surrendered at discretion.
Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell

At this moment a rumour was heard at the extremity of the long hall.
Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso

Perhaps a man never sees so much at a glance as when he is in a situation of extremity.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

It is rarely necessary, however, to go to such an extremity as suicide.
Extract from : « Commercialism and Journalism » by Hamilton Holt

At this extremity of ill-doing she did not altogether blame Denas.
Extract from : « A Singer from the Sea » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr

Richard Morrow was wise when in his extremity he turned to Dr. Dudley.
Extract from : « Polly of Lady Gay Cottage » by Emma C. Dowd

Place this at the extremity of a line which is to represent time.
Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael

Man's extremity had indeed been God's opportunity and Ruth's vision was all but realised.
Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine

It was just when I was down to that extremity that it pleased Providence to come to my relief.
Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine

Synonyms for extremity

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