ultimate

adjective
UK: /ˈʌltɪmət/
US: /ˈʌltəmət/

  1. Being the best or most extreme of its kind.

    1. This phone is the ultimate gift. [ ] [ ]
    2. Winning the championship was the ultimate validation of their hard work and talent. [ ] [ ]

  2. Happening at the end of a long process.

    1. We will see the ultimate result soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ultimate decision rests with the CEO, who will consider all factors before announcing the company's strategy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

supreme final perfect eventual best
ultimate noun

  1. The best achievable or imaginable example of something.

    1. That car is my ultimate. [ ] [ ]
    2. For her, success in business was the ultimate, the pinnacle of achievement she always strived for. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ultimate" in English means: Being the best or most extreme of its kind., Happening at the end of a long process..

The phonetic transcription of "ultimate" is /ˈʌltɪmət/ in British English and /ˈʌltəmət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ultimate": supreme, final, perfect, eventual, best.

Example usage of "ultimate": "This phone is the ultimate gift.". More examples on the page.