Definition of ULTRA

ultra

Plural: ultras

Adjective Satellite

  • (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
    • "an ultra conservative"

Adj

  • Extreme; far beyond the norm; fanatical; uncompromising.

Noun

  • An extremist or radical person; an ultraist.
  • An ultraroyalist in France.
  • An extremist, especially an ultranationalist.
  • An especially devoted football fan, typically associated with the intimidating use of extremist slogans, pyrotechnics and sometimes hooligan violence.
  • An ultramarathon.
  • An ultra-prominent peak.
  • Code name used by British codebreakers during World War 2 for decrypted information gained from the enemy.

Examples

  • Only an ultra would attempt to play a word that long on a crowded board.

Origin / Etymology

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-
Latin ūls
Proto-Indo-European *-teros?
Latin -ter
Latin -ā
Latin ultrābor.
English ultra
From Latin ultra.

Synonyms

extremist, radical

Scrabble Score: 5

ultra: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ultra: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ultra: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

ultra: valid Words With Friends Word