utmost
word
/ˈətˌmoʊst/
/ˈʌtməʊst/
Definition
The greatest or highest degree of something; used to emphasize something is as much as possible.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; often used with 'importance', 'care', 'respect' (e.g. 'of the utmost importance'). Not used for countable objects. Distinct from 'most', which is more general.
Spanish: máximo - mayor gradoPortuguese (BR): máximo - extremoPortuguese (PT): máximo - extremoChinese (Simplified): 最大 - 极度Chinese (Traditional): 最大 - 極度Hindi: अधिकतम - सर्वोच्चArabic: أقصى - أعلى درجةBengali: সর্বোচ্চ - চরমRussian: максимальный - предельныйJapanese: 最も高い - 最大限のVietnamese: tối đa - cao nhấtKorean: 최대한의 - 최고의Turkish: azami - en üstünUrdu: انتہائی - سب سے زیادہIndonesian: paling tinggi - paling besar
Example Sentences
This is a matter of utmost importance.
basic
We must take utmost care with these chemicals.
basic
She has my utmost respect.
basic
He worked with the utmost dedication to finish the project on time.
natural
The safety of our guests is of the utmost concern.
natural
Please be sure to handle this information with the utmost confidentiality.
natural