
Extreme
Negative Connotations
Often used to describe unfavorable situations that need immediate attention or action.

They called for extreme measures to solve the crisis.
Emphasizing Severity
Use 'extreme' to emphasize the severity of a situation, beyond the ordinary.

The extreme heat wave caused widespread power outages.
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DrasticExcessiveHarshIntenseMitigateRadicalReasonableSevereUtmost
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