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maximus Synonyms

Another word for maximus

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• adjective (Context 1)

Largest or greatest in size, extent, or rank (used postpositively in anatomical, biological, and historical Latinate terms, such as 'gluteus maximus' or 'pontifex maximus').

Usage Example

"Targeted resistance exercises help strengthen the gluteus largest and stabilize the pelvis during movement."

Strongest
largest
greatest
Strong
supreme
maximal

• noun (Context 2)

The gluteus maximus muscle, the largest and outermost of the three gluteal muscles of the human hip and buttocks.

Usage Example

"The physical therapist noted tightness in the patient's right gluteus maximus following the marathon."

Strongest
gluteus maximus

Opposites of maximus

The opposite of maximus shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

minimus
smallest
least
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Maximus. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/maximus
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