Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Beyond what is usual or expected; severe, intense, or great in degree.
Extreme
/ɪkˈstriːm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The discoloured face took on an expression of extreme grief, 'Tomakin!''Why not?' 'The effect, sir, is loud in the extreme.'Catherine listened with extreme interest.
Etymology:
From Middle French extreme, derived from Latin extremus, which is the superlative of exterus meaning situated outside.
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