Extreme

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Extreme

Adjective

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

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

  2. In the greatest or highest degree; intense.

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

  3. Excessive, or far beyond the norm.

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

  4. Drastic, or of great severity.

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

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

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

Noun

  1. The greatest or utmost point, degree, or condition.
  2. Each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale.

    "extremes of temperature"

  3. One of the last moments of life.
  4. A drastic expedient.

    "Some people go to extremes for attention on social media."

  5. Hardships, straits.

Adverb

  1. Extremely.

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