uppermost

American  

[uhp-er-mohst, -muhst] / ˈʌp ərˌmoʊst, -məst /

adjective

1. highest in place, order, rank, power, etc..

   the uppermost peaks of the mountain; the uppermost class of society.

2. topmost; predominant.

   a subject of uppermost concern.

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adverb

1. in or into the uppermost place, rank, or predominance.

   The blossoms grow uppermost on the stems of these flowers; the thoughts that came uppermost to her mind.

uppermost British  

/ ˈʌpəˌməʊst /

adjective

1. highest in position, power, importance, etc

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adverb

1. in or into the highest position, etc

Etymology

Origin of uppermost

First recorded in 1475–85; upper ¹ + -most

Example Sentences

This week, the builders placed the uppermost beam on the 12-story inn set to be completed next September, in time for Super Bowl 61 scheduled to happen the following February at SoFi.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, corruption was uppermost in Rama's mind when he made Diella part of his team as minister for public procurement.

From BBC

“Movin’ Out” wants us to believe that success is for suckers, which is somehow a credo he’s continued to sell — and we’ve continued to buy — through his ascent to the uppermost reaches of pop culture.

From Los Angeles Times

None of them are risk free, and uppermost in the minds of those taking the decisions will be the survival of the Islamic Republic regime.

From BBC

Starship comprises two parts: the "Ship" is the uppermost, and that sits atop a booster, called Super Heavy.

From BBC

Related Words

• paramount
• predominant
• tops