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EXTREME

(noun, adj.sat, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Extreme.

How to pronounce extreme:

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Extreme - as a noun

The furthest or highest degree of something

Example: "He carried it to extremes"

The point located farthest from the middle of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extreme pointextremum
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
extremity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Extreme - as an adjective satellite

Of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

Example: "Extreme cold"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
utmostuttermost

Far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree

Example: "An extreme example"

Beyond a norm in views or actions

Example: "An extreme conservative"

Most distant in any direction

Example: "The extreme edge of town"

Extreme - as an adjective

Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.

Example: "At the extreme edges, the coating is very thin."

In the greatest or highest degree; intense.

Example: "He has an extreme aversion to needles, and avoids visiting the doctor."

Excessive, or far beyond the norm.

Example: "His extreme love of model trains showed in the rails that criscrossed his entire home."

Drastic, or of great severity.

Example: "I think the new laws are extreme, but many believe them necessary for national security."

Of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment.

Example: "Television has begun to reflect the growing popularity of extreme sports such as bungee jumping and skateboarding."

Ultimate, final or last.

Example: "The extreme hour of life"

Extreme - as an adverb

Extremely.

Example Sentences

"The weather forecast predicts extreme heat tomorrow."
"She enjoys extreme sports like skydiving and bungee jumping."
"The mountain climbers faced extreme conditions at the summit."
"Their extreme efforts led to the successful completion of the project."
"He has an extreme fear of heights and refuses to go near tall buildings."
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Word Game Points

Is EXTREME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extreme is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXTREME has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is EXTREME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extreme is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXTREME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is EXTREME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extreme is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXTREME has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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