extreme; utmost; radical
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
extreme point; limit; utmost degree
neutralRefers to the furthest point or end of a spectrum or direction.
You should look at problems comprehensively, and not go to extremes.
These two viewpoints represent the two extremes of the political spectrum.
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His behavior went from one extreme to another.
adverb
extremely; utterly; exceedingly
neutralUsed to intensify the degree of an adjective or verb.
He has been feeling extremely distressed lately.
This project is facing exceedingly difficult circumstances.
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She is extremely responsible in her work.
adjective
radical; absolute; uncompromising
neutralOften has a negative connotation, describing views or actions that are fanatical or unreasonable.
This viewpoint is too radical and cannot be accepted by most people.
He is an uncompromising environmentalist who opposes all industrial development.
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Using extreme methods to deal with problems often yields poor results.