ultramodern

adjective

ul·​tra·​mod·​ern ˌəl-trə-ˈmä-dərn 

nonstandard -ˈmä-d(ə-)rən

: extremely or extraordinarily modern

ultramodern buildings

an ultramodern lifestyle

Synonyms of ultramodern

• modern
• new
• contemporary
• modernistic

Examples of ultramodern in a Sentence

an ultramodern design for the company's new line of automobiles

Recent Examples on the Web

These fashion houses interpreted the pearls as decorative elements with both ancient and ultramodern appeal. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026

Or, retreat to peaceful Bluffside Gardens with ultramodern cabins that offer direct trail access. — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

The Chicago Bears unveiled plans for a new stadium project on the lakefront partly funded by the public that would give the team a facility in line with many of the NFL’s ultramodern, fan-friendly structures. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

The apartment’s original wall plaster is preserved, and their light salmon hue harmonizes beautifully with the ultramodern, somewhat stark white and steel furnishings. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ultramodern

• modern
• postmodern
• premodern

Kids Definition

ultramodern

adjective

ul·​tra·​mod·​ern

ˌəl-trə-ˈmäd-ərn

: very modern in idea, style, or direction

ultramodernist

-ər-nəst

noun