extreme
word
Definition
At the highest or strongest possible level, or far beyond what is usual or moderate. It can describe weather, feelings, opinions, actions, or conditions.
Usage & Nuances
Often used before nouns: 'extreme heat', 'extreme pain', 'extreme poverty'. It can be neutral in scientific or factual contexts, but with opinions or behavior it often suggests something far outside the middle and may sound negative: 'extreme views'. Do not confuse it with simply 'very' in all situations.
Example Sentences
The desert has extreme heat in the summer.
basic
She felt extreme pain in her leg after the fall.
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His ideas are too extreme for most people.
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We’ve been under extreme pressure at work all week.
natural
That reaction feels a little extreme, don’t you think?
natural
He goes to extreme lengths to avoid making mistakes.
natural