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utter

/ˈʌtəɹ/ adjective C2
  1. To the furthest or most extreme extent; absolute, complete, total, unconditional. · utter bliss utter darkness utter ruin
  2. Of decisions, replies, etc.: made in an unconditional or unqualified manner; decisive, definite.

Superlative utmost

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“What is the meaning of all this?” inquired Caderousse, frowningly, of Danglars, who had assumed an air of utter surprise.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 31 · C1
A HORSE SOLDIER took the utmost pains with his charger.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 26 · B2
The Stag immediately took to flight, and exerting his utmost speed, as long as the plain was smooth and open kept himself easily at a safe distance from the Lion.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 89 · B2
A DOG, used to eating eggs, saw an Oyster and, opening his mouth to its widest extent, swallowed it down with the utmost relish, supposing it to be an egg.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 95 · B2

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