Synonyms of extreme
52 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for extreme is maximum. Other synonyms of extreme are intense, utmost, maximal, ferocious and raging. The opposite of extreme is reasonable.
Synonyms and similar words for extreme
adjectiveOf a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.
adjectiveExcessive, or far beyond the norm.
- immoderateNot moderate; excessive.
- unrestrainedImmoderate; not restrained or held in check; inordinate (literary).
- devilishExcessive, extreme.
- excessiveExceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
- horrendous informalExtremely bad; awful; terrible.
- de trop literaryExcessive or superfluous.
- extravagantExtreme; wild; excessive; unrestrained.
- intemperateLacking moderation, temper or control.
- lavishSuperabundant; excessive.
- obsceneBeyond all reason; excessive.
- overmuchExcessive.
- overweeningExaggerated, excessive.
- over the top
- prodigalProfuse, lavishly abundant.
- undueExcessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.
- unmeasured
- unreasonable
- wantonExtravagant, unrestrained, excessive.
- nimious obsoleteExcessive; extravagant; inordinate; vexatious.
adjectiveDrastic, or of great severity.
adjectiveOf sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment.
adjectiveUltimate, final or last.
- final
- last
- ultimateFinal; last in a series.
- conclusive
- decisive
- definitive
- endlyFinal, terminal; of or pertaining to the end; conclusive.
- endsome poeticPertaining to, indicating, or characterising the end; endly; terminal.
- hindermostHindmost.
- hindmost
- terminal
nounEach of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- ferociousExtreme or intense.
- exquisite formalExceeding; extreme; keen, in a bad or a good sense.
- intenseOf a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering.
- almighty informalGreat; extreme; terrible.
- maximalLargest, greatest (in magnitude), highest, most.
- maximumTo the highest degree.
- ragingExtreme; intense.
- utmostThe most extreme; greatest, ultimate.
- uttermostExtreme; utmost; of the farthest, greatest, or highest degree.
- passing literary, rarePre-eminent, excellent, extreme.
Opposite of extreme
adjectiveIn the greatest or highest degree; intense.
adjectiveExcessive, or far beyond the norm.
- moderate
- reasonableNot excessive or immoderate; within due limits; proper.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- intermediateBeing between two extremes, or in the middle of a range.
Meaning of extreme
- adjective Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.
- adjective In the greatest or highest degree; intense.
- adjective Excessive, or far beyond the norm.
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Questions about synonyms of extreme
- What is another word for extreme?
- Extreme has 52 synonyms on Word.ws, such as maximum, intense, utmost, maximal, ferocious, raging, excessive and uttermost.
- What is the opposite of extreme?
- The opposite of extreme is reasonable. Other antonyms of extreme are intermediate and nearest.
- What does extreme mean?
- Extreme means of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.
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