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

See Examples For:

uppermost

That outer shell, called the lithosphere, includes the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026

A title win was not uppermost in the minds of many Celtic fans back then.

From BBC ● May 10, 2026

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

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2025

Munn, who grew up an army brat in a family that moved frequently during her childhood, said she savored “Your Friends & Neighbors” for its scathing commentary on the uppermost class of American society.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025

It was as much as ever he could do to keep afloat, and when he reached the grating he rolled over in the water, belly uppermost, like a dying fish.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

Related Words

• paramount
• predominant
• tops