uppermost
[uhp-er-mohst or, esp. British, -muh st]
adjective Also upmost.
highest in place, order, rank, power, etc.: the uppermost peaks of the mountain; the uppermost class of society.
topmost; predominant: a subject of uppermost concern.
adverb
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.
Origin of uppermost
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Related Words for uppermost
predominant, paramount, tops, highest, culminating, loftiest, topmost, apical, upmost, best, big, boss, dominant, executive, foremost, leading, main, preeminent, primary, principalExamples from the Web for uppermost
Contemporary Examples of uppermost
“Step into the Void” is the newest attraction on the uppermost terrace of Aiguille du Midi.
A New Installation in the French Alps Allows Visitors to Walk Off the Highest Mountain PeakJustin Jones
December 21, 2013
Historical Examples of uppermost
All his affection for his erring brother was uppermost, all his sympathy and pity.
The Law-BreakersRidgwell Cullum
We avoided the things which were uppermost in the thoughts of us both.
But did God see my boy's name lying the uppermost one in the wheel?
The Universal ReciterVarious
It would have been hard to say what feeling was uppermost with him at the moment.
The Night RidersRidgwell Cullum
The baser instincts of the game appealed to the uppermost sides of their natures.
The Night RidersRidgwell Cullum
uppermost
adjective Also: upmost
adverb
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