Ultra

/ˈʌltrə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

One that is extreme in a particular way; a person who is very zealous or devoted.

The group included environmental ultras who dedicated their lives to conservation.

A person who seeks to promote an extreme ideology, especially in politics.

The rally was attended by various political ultras advocating for radical changes.

adjective

Extremely or excessively; beyond the usual or conventional limits.

The ultra-rich often have their own private islands.

Having or involving a high degree; extreme.

She is an ultra-enthusiastic supporter of the team.

From Latin 'ultra', meaning 'beyond'.

ultra-conservative

Extremely conservative in political or social views.

ultra-modern

Very modern, beyond what is considered modern.

ultra-high-definition

Referring to a very high resolution of image quality.

ultrasonic

Sound waves with frequencies above the upper limit of human hearing.

ultraviolent

Referring to a genre of film that features extreme violence.

Awesome or exceedingly good.

That concert was ultra!

Excessively enthusiastic.

He's so ultra about that new game!