ultramarine

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noun

ul·​tra·​ma·​rine ˌəl-trə-mə-ˈrēn 

1

: a vivid blue

2

a(1)

: a blue pigment prepared by powdering lapis lazuli

(2)

: a similar pigment prepared from kaolin, soda ash, sulfur, and charcoal

b

: any of several related pigments

ultramarine

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adjective

: situated beyond the sea

Examples of ultramarine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Your trusty captain will transport you to the towering limestone cliffs of Kleftiko—once a pirate hideout—Sikia sea cave, or off-radar Polyegos isle to swim in ultramarine waters. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

The waitress' hair was a dark brown, and she was blessed with flawless, snowy white skin and eyes of ultramarine blue. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026

Adjective

The waitress' hair was a dark brown, and she was blessed with flawless, snowy white skin and eyes of ultramarine blue. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026

Stick with the more neutral black colorway, or opt for a punchier pick like coral or ultramarine. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Medieval Latin ultramarinus coming from beyond the sea, from Latin ultra- + mare sea — more at marine

First Known Use

Noun

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 2a(1)

Adjective

1652, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ultramarine

• antonine
• celestine
• cytosine
• emetine
• eserine
• infantine
• johannine
• kundalini
• passerine
• proserpine
• reserpine
• riverine

Kids Definition

ultramarine

noun

ul·​tra·​ma·​rine

ˌəl-trə-mə-ˈrēn

: a vivid blue