Synonyms for utmost


Grammar : Adj
Spell : uht-mohst or, esp. British, -muhst
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʌtˌmoʊst or, esp. British, -məst

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Définition of utmost

Origin :
  • Old English utmest (Anglian) "outermost," double superlative of ut "out" (see out) + -most.
  • adj extreme, maximum
Example sentences :
  • They landed, and with the utmost haste proceeded toward the city.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • He was still exerting his strength to the utmost when the whistle of the locomotive was heard.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He sprang to the rock, and exerted his utmost strength to dislodge it.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The wayfarers all gazed in the utmost astonishment at the interruption.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Then he went on quickly, with a tone of utmost positiveness.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The Inspector did not interrupt his work, but answered with the utmost good nature.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • "With the utmost pleasure," cried Yates, springing to his feet.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • Look where you might, there was nothing but the utmost sobriety and good behaviour.
  • Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
  • He was set to work performing to the utmost the duties for which the temple called.
  • Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell
  • Now fly; for the other Gorgons will do their utmost to take vengeance for Medusa's death.
  • Extract from : « The Gorgon's Head » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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