upmost

American

[uhp-mohst, -muhst] / ˈʌpˌmoʊst, -məst /

adjective

uppermost.

upmost British

/ ˈʌpˌməʊst /

adjective

another word for uppermost

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Etymology

Origin of upmost

First recorded in 1550–60; up- + -most

Example Sentences

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A shopping centre spokesman said: "The centre management team and all of our local stakeholders are committed to the upmost levels of safety and vigilance across the town centre."

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

The safety of workers on the ground is of "upmost importance", Anderson said.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

“My team and I have the upmost confidence that I will ultimately be cleared of all wrongdoing,” he continued.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024

“We experienced an over-zealous security guard but my team and I have the upmost confidence that I will ultimately be cleared of all wrongdoing.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Far above Mossflower ground in the upmost terraces of foliage, the champion squirrel turned her flight in the direction of Redwall Abbey.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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