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’s retreat, which clipped more than a full percent from the S&P 500, happened to include elements of all three that likely will remain uppermost in investors’ minds over the coming weeks.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

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 • Jun. 22, 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

As with other social media platforms, you can filter your feed to see only content by people you’re following in the uppermost tabs.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2025

I watched helplessly for fifteen minutes as she struggled to haul herself up the uppermost brow of rock, too exhausted to manage it.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

Related Words

• paramount
• predominant
• tops