Adjective
espouses a kind of ultra conservatism that even some members of his own party cannot support
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Adjective
Loose and flowy, this simple pull-on romper has ultra deep pockets in the front and spaghetti straps that meet in a racerback style at the back.—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024 Related article Inside Chopard’s new ‘anti-hotel’ for the ultra wealthy
But fashion is just one aspect of Ibiza’s growing international reputation as a creative hub once again.—Suyin Hayes, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
Noun
Abigail Wise used to run ultras, but now aims most of her mileage at exercising her four good dogs or pushing a stroller on shorter trails near her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.—Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 24 July 2024 This is clearly a source of discontent for the club’s ultras.—Rory Smith, New York Times, 3 May 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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