adjective
We experienced extreme difficulty driving home
This equipment is made to withstand extreme arctic conditions
She walked to the extreme end of the pier
Grandfather favoured taking extreme measures against terrorists
I find your outfit too extreme to wear in public
Because of your extreme behaviour, you will be confined to the house for a week
noun
Try to be more moderate and to avoid extremes
Thea's moods varied between the extremes of joy and grief
His table manners are rude in the extreme
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