utmost
/ˈʌtməʊ̯st/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: utmosts
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The most extreme; greatest, ultimate.
Adjective
Examples
the utmost assiduity
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The greatest possible capability, extent, or quantity; maximum.
Noun
Examples
at the utmost to the utmost
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “utmost” mean?
The most extreme; greatest, ultimate.
Is “utmost” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.