Synonyms of maximum

maximum 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in most

of the greatest or highest degree or quantity

the maximum amount of time needed to complete the project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• most
• ultimate
• utmost
• max
• largest
• last
• supreme
• paramount
• uttermost
• nth
• outside
• top
• biggest
• consummate
• unparalleled
• unrivaled
• unequaled
• unmatched
• unsurpassed
• uppermost
• topmost
• upmost
• hugest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimum
• least
• minimal
• slightest
• smallest
• lowest
• tiniest
• minutest
• littlest
• fewest

2

as in utmost

of the highest degree

he always puts out maximum effort

Synonyms & Similar Words

• utmost
• greatest
• full
• utter
• top
• high
• topmost
• heightened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimum
• least
• lowest
• minimal
• slightest
• low
• littlest
• lessened

maximum

2 of 2

noun

ˈmak-s(ə-)məm 

as in max

the greatest amount, number, or part

achieved the maximum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• max
• most
• utmost
• best
• outside
• ultimate
• extreme

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• least
• minimum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maximum

Adjective

If convicted, Mendoza Hernandez faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. —Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026

The charge against Nacht comes with a maximum sentence of life in prison and a mandatory minimum of ten years behind bars. —Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026

Noun

The contract escalators could increase his 2032 maximum base salary to $25 million, his 2033 maximum to $26 million and his 2034 maximum to $28 million. —CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026

If convicted, Ikharo faces a minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life, with a $250,000 fine for each count. —Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026