ultramodern

adjective

ul·​tra·​mod·​ern ˌəl-trə-ˈmä-dərn How to pronounce ultramodern (audio)
nonstandard -ˈmä-d(ə-)rən
Synonyms of ultramodernnext
: extremely or extraordinarily modern
ultramodern buildings
an ultramodern lifestyle

Examples of ultramodern in a Sentence

an ultramodern design for the company's new line of automobiles
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Along with the astonishing views of the Uinta Mountains, the Aspen Camp neighborhood inside the gates of the exclusive Promontory community captivates with a collection of ultramodern homes designed to immerse residents in Park City’s rugged beauty. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026 Inspired by a pile of cardboard and constructed using the same material, Frank Gehry’s luxe Wiggle chair functions as the perfect compact statement piece that will slot right in next to a library bookshelf or stand on its on in an ultramodern space. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026 The entire hotel is a study in contrasts, from its all-white 1940s Art Deco facade to its eclectic, ultramodern touches: think rooms lined with brightly colored glass panels, edgy, industrial light fixtures, and space-efficient, multifunctional furniture. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026 But today’s ultramodern boxes with 20-foot ceilings have engendered a kind of Big Door Singularity. Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ultramodern

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ultramodern was in 1833

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“Ultramodern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultramodern. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

ultramodern

adjective
ul·​tra·​mod·​ern
ˌəl-trə-ˈmäd-ərn
: very modern in idea, style, or direction
ultramodernist
-ər-nəst
noun
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