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

Orbiting satellites can examine the lunar surface, but their instruments mainly detect material in the uppermost layer of soil.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026

Judge Timothy Petts warned her that offences like these were "treated very seriously" and while custody is not the only option, it will be "uppermost in my mind".

From BBC ● Jul. 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

“The health and safety of my constituents are uppermost in my mind as we recover from the wildfires,” Chu said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2025

The players had set a ladder on the uppermost landing of the outside stairs, and several of them were now on the roof, beating at the smouldering thatch with their capes.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

Related Words

• paramount
• predominant
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