EnglishMain Dictionary
uppermost
Universal Words
adjective, adverb
adjective
1 [usuallybeforenoun] (written) higher or nearer the top than other things:
the uppermost branches of the tree
2 [notusuallybeforenoun] more important than other things in a particular situation:
These thoughts were uppermost in my mind. * Defence is no longer uppermost in their priorities.
adverb (written) in the highest position; facing upwards:
Place the material on a flat surface, shiny side uppermost.