extreme

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Bezug auf Grad, Intensität oder Ernsthaftigkeit sehr stark ist; auch etwas, das am äußersten Rand oder im höchsten Maße liegt.

Describes something that is very great in degree, intensity, or severity.

1. Very great in degreeB1formal

   Reaching a high or the highest degree; very severe or intense.

   Extrem

   • The region is experiencing extreme weather conditions.
   • She felt extreme pain after the injury.
   • Extreme poverty is a major issue in some countries.

   Synonymeacutedesperatediredrasticexcessiveextravagantintenseprofoundradicalsevere

   Antonymegentlemildmoderateslighttemperate

2. Far from moderateB2formal

   Exceeding the usual limits; not moderate or average.

   extrem

   • His political views are considered extreme by many.
   • They took extreme measures to ensure safety.
   • The athlete engages in extreme sports like skydiving.

   Synonymedrasticexcessiveexorbitantextravagantimmoderateinordinateradicalsevereundueunreasonable

   Antonymegentlemildmoderatereasonabletemperate

3. Utmost or farthestB2formal

   Located at the very end or edge of something; farthest possible.

   Äußerste

   • They live in the extreme north of the country.
   • The ship sailed to the extreme limits of the ocean.
   • The extreme edge of the cliff is dangerous.

   Synonymeterminalultimateuttermost

   Antonymecentralintermediatemiddlenear

• Substantiv, das den höchsten oder intensivsten Grad von etwas bezeichnet oder den Punkt am äußersten Ende eines Bereichs. Es kann auch eine extreme Maßnahme, Haltung oder Erscheinung meinen.

A noun referring to the highest or most intense degree of something, or a point at the farthest end of a range.

1. The highest degreeB2formal

   The furthest or highest degree of something; a point beyond which something cannot go.

   Äußerstes

   • The temperature reached an extreme of 45 degrees Celsius.
   • His emotions swung from one extreme to the other.
   • The policy represents an extreme of government intervention.

   Synonymeacmeapexclimaxculminationextremityheightlimitmaximumpeakpinnacleultimateutmost

2. Opposite endB2formal

   One of two opposite or contrasting positions, conditions, or states.

   Extrem

   • She tends to go from one extreme to the other in her opinions.
   • The political spectrum ranges from the far left to the far right extreme.
   • In terms of weather, we experience both extremes here.

   Synonymeboundendextremitylimitpole