uppermost

UK
/ˈʌp.ə.məʊst/
US
/ˈʌp.ɚˌmoʊst/

Translations

uppermostadjective
UK
/ˈʌp.ə.məʊst/
US
/ˈʌp.ɚˌmoʊst/
le plus haut
The uppermost branches of the tree were swaying in the wind.
Les branches les plus hautes de l'arbre se balançaient dans le vent.
prioritaireSurtout dans la tournure « uppermost in one's mind ».
Ensuring the safety of the passengers was uppermost in the pilot's mind.
Assurer la sécurité des passagers était prioritaire dans l'esprit du pilote.
uppermostadverb
tout en haut
The book was placed uppermost on the stack to be easily accessible.
Le livre a été placé tout en haut de la pile pour être facilement accessible.
Additional translations
au plus haut rangPour exprimer une position ou un rang très élevé.

Definitions

uppermostadjective
Situated at the highest or most elevated position.
The uppermost branches of the tree were swaying in the wind.
Most important or primary in consideration.
Ensuring the safety of the passengers was uppermost in the pilot's mind.
uppermostadverb
In the highest position or rank.
The safety of the passengers was uppermost in the pilot's mind during the flight.
At the top or surface.
The book was placed uppermost on the stack to be easily accessible.