Adjective
espouses a kind of ultra conservatism that even some members of his own party cannot support
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Both of these products wowed us with their high-quality materials and construction, and ultra cozy insulation.—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024 This restaurant was a Bay View staple before Bay View got ultra hip.—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024
Noun
This is clearly a source of discontent for the club’s ultras.—Rory Smith, New York Times, 3 May 2024 While Lawrence’s shoe of choice puts the ultra in ultra-minimalist, there are slightly more substantial takes (see: leather) for those who’d rather slip into something with a bit of…arch support?—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ultra
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Word History
Etymology
Adjective
ultra-
Noun
ultra-
Prefix
Latin, from ultra beyond, adverb & preposition, from *ulter situated beyond — more at ulterior
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