Meaning of extreme in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪkˈstrim/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   extreme

   Definitions

   1. of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

   Examples

   • « extreme cold »
   • « extreme caution »
   • « extreme pleasure »
   • « utmost contempt »
   • « to the utmost degree »
   • « in the uttermost distress »

   Synonyms

   • intense
2. 2. far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree

   Examples

   • « to an utmost degree »
   • « an extreme example »
   • « extreme temperatures »
   • « extreme danger »

   Synonyms

   • immoderate
3. 3. beyond a norm in views or actions

   Examples

   • « an extreme conservative »
   • « an extreme liberal »
   • « extreme views on integration »
   • « extreme opinions »

   Synonyms

   • immoderate
4. 4. most distant in any direction

   Examples

   • « the extreme edge of town »

   Synonyms

   • distant

5. Noun

   extreme

   Definitions

   1. the furthest or highest degree of something

   Examples

   • « he carried it to extremes »
6. 2. the point located farthest from the middle of something