uttermost meaning and definition

UTTERMOST noun

Definition of uttermost (noun)

1. the greatest possible degree
   • "he tried his utmost"
   • synonyms: level best, maximum, utmost

UTTERMOST adjective

Definition of uttermost (adjective)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: extreme, utmost
2. (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"
   • synonyms: farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, utmost