Synonyms of maximal

maximal

adjective

as in maximum

being the highest possible

The group wanted their performance to have the maximal amount of impact.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• maximum
• greatest
• utmost
• maximized
• most
• max
• supreme
• uttermost
• consummate
• uppermost
• topmost
• upmost
• top

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimum
• least
• minimal
• smallest
• slightest
• littlest

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maximal

Research suggests that creatine monohydrate improves maximal power and strength by 5% to 15%.3 Creatine increases intramuscular concentrations of phosphocreatine, a molecule essential for energy production during anaerobic exercise. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025

Makeup got maximal too: at the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of SNL, Sarah Sherman accessorized her mullet with a rainbow beaded Susan Alexandra necklace, that in turn matched her fuchsia and baby pink eyeshadow, blush, and lips. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025

In private meetings, sources close to Trump say the President keeps expressing a desire to move fast, fully aware that the window for maximal disruption won’t stay open for long. —Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 20 Jan. 2025

Israel’s decapitation of Hezbollah in Lebanon and its besting of Iran in recent exchanges of firepower have emboldened Netanyahu to pursue maximal objectives vis-a-vis the Palestinians. —Peter L. Hahn / Made By History, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025