Ultra

Pronunciation: /ˈʌltrə/

Ultra (adjective)

  1. very much or to a great degree.
  2. going beyond what is usual or expected.

Examples

  • The cake was ultra sweet, almost too much to handle.
  • She was ultra careful with the fragile vase.

Common collocations: ultra modern, ultra fast, ultra sensitive, ultra high, ultra rare

Ultra (noun)

  1. a person with extreme views or beliefs.

Examples

  • The ultras gathered to support their team.
  • He was known as an ultra in political circles.

Synonyms of Ultra

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Ultra

  • describing intensity or degree