Upmost

Pronunciation: /ʌpmoʊst/

Definitions of upmost

adjective highest in degree or extent; utmost

Example Sentences

A1 It is of the upmost importance to always wear a helmet while riding a bike.

A2 The safety of our customers is of the upmost concern to us.

B1 The upmost priority for the team is to meet the project deadline.

B2 The upmost level of quality is expected in all products produced by the company.

C1 The upmost professionalism is required when dealing with high-profile clients.

C2 The upmost care and attention to detail is necessary when performing delicate surgeries.

Examples of upmost in a Sentence

formal It is of the upmost importance that we adhere to company policies.

informal I always make sure to give my upmost effort in everything I do.

slang She's always looking out for her friends, she's the upmost.

figurative The artist poured his upmost emotions into his latest masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of upmost

• past tense: upmosted
• plural: upmosts
• comparative: more upmost
• superlative: most upmost
• present tense: upmosts
• future tense: will upmost
• perfect tense: have upmosted
• continuous tense: is upmosting
• singular: upmost
• positive degree: upmost
• infinitive: to upmost
• gerund: upmosting
• participle: upmosted

Origin and Evolution of upmost

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'upmost' originated from the Middle English word 'upmest' which was a combination of 'up' and 'mest' meaning 'most'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the spelling of 'upmest' evolved to 'upmost' while retaining its original meaning of 'highest or most elevated'.