ex·treme adjective \ik-ˈstrÄ“m\ : very great in degree : very serious or severe : very far from agreeing with the opinions of most people : not moderate When Looking up the definition for extreme this is what you get. Very great in degree. Yes our children are very great. Great in degree, great in loud, great in drama, great in love. Very serious or severe? Yes we are serious about giving these kids a place to call home and a family that loves them