extreme

• Descreve algo que é muito intenso em grau, força ou seriedade, ou que está no limite máximo de uma escala.

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.

   Extremo

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

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   Antônimosgentlemildmoderateslighttemperate

2. Far from moderateB2formal

   Exceeding the usual limits; not moderate or average.

   Extremo

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

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   Antônimosgentlemildmoderatereasonabletemperate

3. Utmost or farthestB2formal

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

   Extremo

   • 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.

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   Antônimoscentralintermediatemiddlenear

• Substantivo que designa o grau mais alto ou mais intenso de algo, ou o ponto mais distante de um intervalo ou escala.

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.

   Extremo

   • 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.

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2. Opposite endB2formal

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

   Extremo

   • 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.

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