ultimate

word

/ˈəɫtəmət/
UHL-tuh-mit
/ˈʌltɪmət/
UHL-ti-mit

Definition

Used to describe the final, most important, best, or most extreme version of something. It can refer to what comes at the end, or to what is considered the highest level.

Usage & Nuances

Common in advertising and enthusiastic speech: 'the ultimate guide', 'the ultimate experience'. It often sounds strong or dramatic, so in everyday contexts it can be a bit exaggerated. It can mean 'final' in a serious sense ('the ultimate decision') or 'best/most extreme' in a promotional sense.

Example Sentences

This is the ultimate choice for our team.

basic

For many kids, ice cream is the ultimate treat.

basic

Safety is our ultimate goal.

basic

That hotel was nice, but this place is the ultimate weekend getaway.

natural

Winning the award felt like the ultimate reward for years of hard work.

natural

In the ultimate analysis, we have to decide what matters most.

natural