extreme

ex-treme · adjective, noun

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Definitions

adjective, noun

  1. 1.

    Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.

  2. 2.

    The furthest point or limit of something.

  3. 3.

    Far from moderate, especially politically.

  4. 4.

    An extreme degree or instance.

  5. 5.

    Very unusual or exceptional.

Forms

plural: extremes

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    go to extremes — to act in an excessive or radical way
  • •
    in the extreme — to a very high degree
  • •
    extreme sports — high-risk adventure sports

Related words

Antonyms: mild, moderate, reasonable
See also: extremely, extremity, severe
Synonyms: drastic, intense, radical, severe

Etymology

From Latin extremus ("outermost, last"), superlative of exterus ("outer").