Utmost

/ˈʌt.most/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The greatest amount or degree; the maximum.

He approached the challenge with the utmost of enthusiasm.

adjective

Of the greatest or highest degree, amount, or intensity.

She put forth her utmost effort to complete the project on time.

Farthest or most extreme; the greatest possible.

We must take utmost care when handling dangerous materials.

Middle English, from the phrase 'utmost', meaning 'outmost' or 'farthest out'.

to the utmost:

To the highest degree or extent possible

utmost importance:

Of the greatest significance or urgency

utmost care:

With the greatest care or caution

Pushing it to the limit

He was living life to the utmost last summer.

Going all out

She prepared for the exam with utmost seriousness.