Word: Extreme

Pronunciation

/ɪkˈstriːm/

Definitions

• Adjective (adj): Of a character or kind farthest removed from the ordinary or average; utmost or very great. For example: “The extreme heat made it difficult to work outdoors.”
• Noun (n): The furthest point or limit of something; the utmost degree. For example: “They were willing to go to extreme lengths to achieve their goal.”
• Noun (n): A person who holds an extreme or fanatical view. For example: “He was known as an extreme environmentalist.”

Phrases

• To the extreme: To an extremely high degree or extent. For example: “His dedication to fitness was taken to the extreme.”
• Extreme measures: Drastic actions taken in an emergency or to achieve a desired outcome. For example: “In order to save the company, they had to resort to extreme measures.”
• Extreme sports: Sports involving a high level of risk or danger, such as skydiving or rock climbing.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She exhibited extreme caution while driving on the icy roads.”
• Noun: “Living in poverty, they faced many hardships and extremes of weather.”
• Noun: “The political extremist group gained significant media attention.”

Synonyms

• Utmost
• Maximum
• Acute
• Intense
• Unrestrained
• Excessive
• Radical (for the noun referring to a person holding extreme views)