Definitions for utmost
ˈʌtˌmoʊstut·most

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. utmost, uttermost, maximum, level best(adj)

   the greatest possible degree

   "he tried his utmost"

2. extreme, utmost(a), uttermost(a)(adj)

   of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

   "extreme cold"; "extreme caution"; "extreme pleasure"; "utmost contempt"; "to the utmost degree"; "in the uttermost distress"

3. last, utmost(adj)

   highest in extent or degree

   "to the last measure of human endurance"; "whether they were accomplices in the last degree or a lesser one was...to be determined individually"

4. farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, utmost, uttermost(adj)

   (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order

   "had traveled to the farthest frontier"; "don't go beyond the farthermost (or furthermost) tree"; "explored the furthest reaches of space"; "the utmost tip of the peninsula"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. utmost(Noun)

   maximum; greatest possible amount or quantity.

2. utmost(Adjective)

   Situated at the most distant limit; farthest

3. utmost(Adjective)

   The most extreme; ultimate; greatest

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Utmost(adj)

   situated at the farthest point or extremity; farthest out; most distant; extreme; as, the utmost limits of the land; the utmost extent of human knowledge

2. Utmost(adj)

   being in the greatest or highest degree, quantity, number, or the like; greatest; as, the utmost assiduity; the utmost harmony; the utmost misery or happiness

3. Utmost(noun)

   the most that can be; the farthest limit; the greatest power, degree, or effort; as, he has done his utmost; try your utmost

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Utmost

   ut′mōst, adj. outmost: farthest out: most distant: last: in the greatest degree: highest.—n. the greatest that can be: the greatest effort. [A.S. útemest, formed with double superlative suffix -m-est from úte, out.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of utmost in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of utmost in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of utmost in a Sentence

1. Isaac Herzog:

   Netanyahu remains alone and Israel remains isolated, the speech therefore caused damage of the utmost severity in relations with the United States ... and will only widen the rift with our great friend and our only strategic ally.

2. John Milton:

   When complaints are freely heard, deeply considered, and speedily reformed, then is the utmost bound of civil liberty obtained that wise men look for.

3. Debasish Mridha, M.D.:

   This world belongs to our future generations, so we have to take utmost care of it.

4. Cathedral Village on Tuesday:

   As soon as we became aware of the alleged incident we began an internal investigation and contacted the appropriate authorities, we want to reassure you that the safety and welfare of every resident at Cathedral Village remains our utmost priority and we will continue to make every effort to ensure their well-being.

5. Berthold Huber:

   Now the causes for such grave mistakes must be found and eliminated, this has utmost priority.

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