uppermost

[uhp-er-mohst or, esp. British, -muh st]

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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

First recorded in 1475–85; upper¹ + -most

Can be confusedupmost uppermost utmost

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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, principal

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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 Peak
Justin Jones
December 21, 2013

Historical Examples of uppermost

All his affection for his erring brother was uppermost, all his sympathy and pity.
The Law-Breakers
Ridgwell Cullum
We avoided the things which were uppermost in the thoughts of us both.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930
Various
But did God see my boy's name lying the uppermost one in the wheel?
The Universal Reciter
Various
It would have been hard to say what feeling was uppermost with him at the moment.
The Night Riders
Ridgwell Cullum
The baser instincts of the game appealed to the uppermost sides of their natures.
The Night Riders
Ridgwell Cullum

British Dictionary definitions for uppermost

uppermost

adjective Also: upmost

highest in position, power, importance, etc

adverb

in or into the highest position, etc

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Word Origin and History for uppermost

late 15c., from upper + -most.