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adjective ul·tra \ ˈəl-trə \

Definition of ultra

:going beyond others or beyond due limit :extreme

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Examples of ultra in a Sentence

espouses a kind of ultra conservatism that even some members of his own party cannot support

Recent Examples of ultra from the Web

Most of the rooms are minimalist, with ultra-comfy beds and a tray of locavore snacks in lieu of the minibar, and bathrooms are stocked with Malin and Goetz.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Tilden Hotel," 25 Aug. 2017
On Tuesday, Sean Captain at Fast Company noticed that publishing platform WordPress.com (the parent company of Longreads) is no longer hosting the website for the ultra-nationalist organization Vanguard America.

— danielle tcholakian, Longreads, "Tech Companies Are (Maybe) Ready to Punch Nazis Now," 18 Aug. 2017
A three-year varsity starter, Smart was an ultra-skilled runner who opponents had to focus on stopping.

— pat disabato, Daily Southtown, "Disabato: First day of football practice prelude to intriguing story lines," 4 Aug. 2017
Even low-fare provider Southwest is feeling the ultra discounters' hot breath.

— robert reed, chicagotribune.com, "United, Frontier airlines feuding over Denver airport and flyers may win," 27 July 2017
The ultra-violent gang traces its roots back to California in the 1980s before stretching out across the country and into Central America and Canada.

— leada gore, AL.com, "AG Jeff Sessions headed to El Salvador," 27 July 2017
Put another way, the plan would be 23,500 times better for the ultra-rich than the poor.

— bess levin, vanityfair.com, "Trump Claims He Has a Secret Plan to Tax the Rich—But Democrats Won’t Let Him," 26 July 2017
Because of his ultra-conservative views, Sessions was seen as a fringe figure before aligning with Trump.

— helin jung, Cosmopolitan, "Who Is Jeff Sessions? 18 Things You Need to Know About Trump's Attorney General.," 25 July 2017
Ultra-creamy burrata collapses into a luscious sauce, mixing with the pesto and turning it all a speckled light green.

— melissa clark, New York Times, "Pasta, Herbs and Plenty of Melting Mozzarella," 14 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of ultra

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First Known Use: 1818

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ultra Synonyms

Synonyms

extremist, fanatic (or fanatical), rabid, radical, revolutionary, revolutionist, extreme

Antonyms

middle-of-the-road, nonrevolutionary, unrevolutionary

Related Words

subversive, violent, wild; reactionary

Near Antonyms

conservative, moderate, temperate; conventional, orthodox, traditional; liberal, progressive

ultra

noun

Definition of ultra

:one that is ultra :extremist

Recent Examples of ultra from the Web

Mr. Mansour oversaw a major renovation of the club’s facilities but became embroiled in a bitter confrontation with the soccer team’s hard-core fan base, known as ultras, who at one point threw urine in his face.

— declan walsh, New York Times, "Flamboyant Egyptian Politician Craves Public Eye," 16 Jan. 2016