Extreme Definition & Meaning
extreme
- adjective
- of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity; "extreme cold"; "extreme caution"; "extreme pleasure"; "utmost contempt"; "to the utmost degree"; "in the uttermost distress"
- far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree; "an extreme example"; "extreme temperatures"; "extreme danger"
- beyond a norm in views or actions; "an extreme conservative"; "an extreme liberal"; "extreme views on integration"; "extreme opinions"
- most distant in any direction; "the extreme edge of town"
- noun
- the furthest or highest degree of something; "he carried it to extremes"
- the point located farthest from the middle of something
"Extreme" in song lyrics
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"His cuts and scratches taken to the extreme"
2 Live Crew — Break it on Down -
"By any means take it to the extreme"
9th Prince — Shut Your Mouth -
"such things, tend to make one reflect and dissect situations to an extreme"
Alias — Watching Water
Words that rhyme with extreme
Usage tips for "extreme"
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