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ut·most (ut′mōst′)

adjective

  1. situated at the farthest point or limit; most extreme or distant; farthest
  2. of or to the greatest or highest degree, amount, number, etc.; greatest

Etymology: ME utemest < OE utemest, ytemest, double superl. of ut, out

noun

the most or the greatest that is possible; extreme limit or degree

utmost Synonyms

utmost

modif.

  1. Greatest

    ultimate, chief, entire, whole, full, unreserved, complete, unstinted, total, absolute, unlimited, unsparing, thorough, exhaustive, highest, maximum, most, top, plenary, undiminished, undivided, thoroughgoing, unmitigated, sheer, unqualified, unconditional, all-out*.

  2. Last

    farthest, most distant, final, last; see last 1.

utmost Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • do: Our teachers devote their energies to doing the utmost for their pupils.
  • offer: With the pad and brain self-contained in one molded piece, this new rhythm trainer offers the utmost in portability and convenience.
  • provide: Superbly designed with style and flair this outstanding hotel provides the utmost in comfort.
  • make: Director and choreographer Jeanette Maskell made the utmost of the resources available to her.
  • deliver: Welcome to Sweet Art Cakes Sweet Art Cakes deliver the utmost in style and creativity.
  • ensure: As we do not have Sales Reps. you deal direct with the hands-on team to ensure the utmost in finish and customer requisites.

Modifies a noun

  • importance: With privacy being of the utmost importance, the bedroom is located at the far end of the suite.
  • seriousness: Very High Cost Cases are by their nature cases of the utmost seriousness.
  • secrecy: It has always been the custom of the " Golden Dawn " to wrap itself in the utmost secrecy.
  • urgency: For any enquires please feel free to contact us, we will deal with your inquiry with the utmost urgency.
  • severity: Only cases of the utmost severity will attract awards in excess of £ 25,000.
  • confidentiality: All cases will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Modifying Another Word

  • there: The tutors generally agreed that this was a good thing and that they would do there utmost to help promote WAACIS.

Used with adjective complement

  • do: The tutors generally agreed that this was a good thing and that they would do there utmost to help promote WAACIS.

Preposition: in

  • comfort: Superbly designed with style and flair this outstanding hotel provides the utmost in comfort.
  • service: We are committed to providing you with the utmost in quality service.
  • portability: With the pad and brain self-contained in one molded piece, this new rhythm trainer offers the utmost in portability and convenience.
  • reliability: Built with exceptional attention to detail and quality with a view to providing the utmost in system reliability.

Preposition: of

  • care: Any actual confrontation must be approached with the utmost of care & cunning.
  • ease: As Wasps gained in confidence pressure led to a penalty that Daniel Harvey slotted with the utmost of ease.