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

Nolo was a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph early Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said, as its outer rainbands hit the Big Island. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

To style it, use a root lifter for maximum volume and blow-dry outward, strand by strand. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026

Noun

The total contributions for all accounts under the same employer have a maximum of $72,000 annually — or 100% of the employee’s compensation, whichever is less. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

But of the three two-way players (the NBA maximum) on the Heat roster, Vlad Goldin probably is more at risk for being subbed out for another player than Tre Donaldson or Keshad Johnson. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026