Synonyms of maximal

maximal

adjective

as in maximum

being the highest possible

The group wanted their performance to have the maximal amount of impact.

Related Words

• maximum
• greatest
• utmost
• maximized
• most
• max
• supreme
• uttermost
• consummate
• uppermost
• topmost
• upmost
• top

Dissimilar Words

• minimum
• least
• minimal
• smallest
• slightest
• littlest

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maximal

These are short, all-out bursts of exercise performed at an intensity higher than your maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂ max). — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Clarke pursued authenticity ingeniously, using tiny, hidden radio microphones that transmitted to tape recorder from afar, in order to capture dialogue with maximal spontaneity. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

Evans also cautioned against confusing maximal lifespan for a healthy lifespan. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026

Make sure to practice a full range of motion with these and emphasize the eccentric (the way down) part of the movement for maximal time under tension and muscle-building stimulus. — Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 19 Aug. 2026