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

Brown said the Fed was placing greater emphasis on the inflation side of its dual mandate over maximum employment. — Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

At Riverbend—a maximum-security prison in Nashville where Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, has long been held—there were media witnesses, prison personnel, lawyers, Slemmer’s mother, and a spiritual adviser gathered. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2026

Noun

The bill allows panels powerful enough to run a refrigerator and a few small household appliances — a maximum of 1,200 watts. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Effective Thursday, hostile fire pay — provided to troops who take direct fire — will increase to a maximum of $450 a month, and individual danger pay — for those serving in a conflict zone — will increase to a maximum of $275 a month, Parnell said. — Tara Copp, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026