utmost Meaning & Definition
What Does Utmost Mean?
Utmost is an adjective that means superlative form of utter: most utter; situated at the most distant limit; farthest, outermost. As a noun, it means The greatest possible capability, extent, or quantity; maximum. As a noun, it means Maximum; greatest possible amount or quantity.
Utmost at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈʌtməʊ̯st/ |
| Synonyms | high, last and extreme |
| Plural | utmosts |
Utmost Definition (Adjective)
- superlative form of utter: most utter; situated at the most distant limit; farthest, outermost.
the utmost limits of the land
Adjective
- The most extreme; greatest, ultimate.
the utmost assiduity
Utmost as a Noun
- The greatest possible capability, extent, or quantity; maximum.
at the utmost to the utmost
Noun
- Maximum; greatest possible amount or quantity.
Adjective
- Situated at the most distant limit; farthest.
the utmost limits of the land; the utmost extent of human knowledge
- The most extreme; ultimate; greatest.
the utmost assiduity; the utmost harmony; the utmost misery or happiness
Synonyms of Utmost
Utmost synonyms and antonyms →Utmost in a Sentence
the utmost limits of the land
the utmost extent of human knowledge
the utmost assiduity
the utmost harmony
the utmost misery or happiness
at the utmost to the utmost
the utmost limits of the land; the utmost extent of human knowledge
the utmost assiduity; the utmost harmony; the utmost misery or happiness
Word Forms & Grammar
utmost
utmost (not comparable)
utmost (countable and uncountable, plural utmosts)
Words That Rhyme With Utmost
Origin of Utmost
From Middle English utmost, utemest [and other forms], from Old English ūtmest, ūtemest [and other forms], from ūt, ūte (“out; outdoors, outside”) + -mest (suffix meaning ‘furthest’, used to form superlatives of some adjectives) (and conflated with most). Ūt is derived from Proto-Germanic *ūt (“out, outward”), from Proto-Indo-European *úd (“out, outward”).[1] Equivalent to out + -most.
Frequently Asked Questions About Utmost
Is utmost an adjective or a noun?
Utmost is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for utmost?
Close synonyms of utmost are high, last and extreme. See the full list of utmost synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of utmost?
The plural of utmost is utmosts.