uppermost

[uhp-er-mohst, -muhst]

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.

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

/ ˈʌpəˌməʊst /

adjective

1. highest in position, power, importance, etc

adverb

1. in or into the highest position, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of uppermost¹

First recorded in 1475–85; upper ¹ + -most

Example Sentences

“Movin’ Out” wants us to believe that success is for suckers, which is somehow a credo he’s continued to sell — and we’ve continued to buy — through his ascent to the uppermost reaches of pop culture.

From Los Angeles Times

None of them are risk free, and uppermost in the minds of those taking the decisions will be the survival of the Islamic Republic regime.

From BBC

Starship comprises two parts: the "Ship" is the uppermost, and that sits atop a booster, called Super Heavy.

From BBC

Munn, who grew up an army brat in a family that moved frequently during her childhood, said she savored “Your Friends & Neighbors” for its scathing commentary on the uppermost class of American society.

From Los Angeles Times

As Trump's tariffs throw the world into turmoil, the specific needs of the continent are unlikely to be uppermost for others around the world.

From BBC

Related Words

• paramount 
• predominant 
• tops