extreme
Translation
extreme, severe, utmost, greatest
Examples
He lives in extreme poverty.
He lives in extreme poverty.
They took extreme measures to solve the problem.
They took extreme measures to solve the problem.
Grammar Patterns
extreme ((noun)) extreme poverty He lives in extreme poverty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: severe, intense, radical; Antonyms: moderate, mild
Etymology
From Latin 'extremus' (outermost), superlative of 'exterus' (outer).
Memory Tips
Think of being at the 'extreme' edge or end of something.