Ultra

Extreme refers to the furthest point or limit of something, often implying intensity or severity.

예: The extreme heat caused the roads to buckle.

메모: Extreme can be used in a broader sense than ultra, encompassing a wider range of situations and contexts.

Super denotes something that is above or beyond the norm, exceptional or outstanding.

예: She has a superhuman ability to focus for long periods.

메모: Super is more commonly used in informal contexts and can convey a sense of admiration or emphasis.

Excessive signifies going beyond what is necessary or normal, often in a negative connotation.

예: His excessive spending led to financial troubles.

메모: Excessive focuses on the idea of surpassing a reasonable or acceptable limit, implying a negative outcome or consequence.

Intense describes something that is very strong, concentrated, or extreme in degree or strength.

예: The intense workout left her exhausted but satisfied.

메모: Intense emphasizes the high level of something, whether it be emotions, actions, or conditions.

Radical indicates a departure from tradition, existing norms, or usual practices, often involving significant change.

예: The company made a radical decision to restructure its operations.

메모: Radical suggests a fundamental or profound shift, sometimes with revolutionary implications.

Refers to something that is extremely modern or cutting-edge in design or technology.

예: The house had an ultra-modern design with sleek lines and high-tech features.

메모: The word 'ultra' emphasizes the extreme or highest level of modernity.

Describes a person or situation where there is an intense desire to win or succeed at all costs.

예: She is known to be ultra-competitive in everything she does, always striving to be the best.

메모: The addition of 'ultra' intensifies the level of competitiveness beyond just being competitive.

Refers to someone who is extremely wealthy or has a vast amount of financial resources.

예: The CEO of the company is ultra-rich, with a net worth in the billions.

메모: The term 'ultra' denotes a wealth level that is significantly higher than just being 'rich'.

Describes food or products that have undergone extensive processing and contain synthetic or artificial components.

예: Many fast foods are considered ultra-processed, containing artificial ingredients and additives.

메모: The inclusion of 'ultra' highlights the high degree of processing involved, often implying a negative connotation.

Describes a person or group that holds extremely traditional or rigid views, especially in politics or society.

예: The political party has an ultra-conservative stance on social issues.

메모: The term 'ultra' emphasizes the extreme nature of the conservatism beyond just being conservative.

Refers to a long-distance running race that exceeds the traditional marathon distance of 26.2 miles.

예: She trained for months to compete in an ultra-marathon, a race that covers over 50 miles.

메모: The use of 'ultra' indicates a race distance that goes far beyond the standard marathon length.

Describes something that is extremely small, condensed, or tightly packed in size.

예: The new laptop is ultra-compact, making it easy to carry around in a small bag.

메모: The addition of 'ultra' emphasizes the exceptional compactness of the item beyond just being compact.

Used to emphasize a higher degree or extreme quality.

예: That new restaurant is ultra-popular among young people.

메모: The slang term 'ultra' is a shortened form of the adjective 'ultra-' and is commonly used to indicate something extreme or exceptional in a positive context, unlike the original word 'ultra' which is a prefix indicating excessiveness or beyond.

Used to describe someone who is extremely relaxed or easy-going.

예: He's the most laid-back guy I know, always ultra chill in any situation.

메모: While 'chill' alone means relaxed, adding 'ultra' intensifies the degree of relaxation or lack of stress in a person.

Describes something as extremely stylish or impressive.

예: Those sunglasses are ultra-cool, where did you get them?

메모: By adding 'ultra' to 'cool', the emphasis is placed on the exceptional or top-tier stylishness of an object or person.

Refers to something being extremely expensive or at a very high level.

예: The prices at that designer store are ultra-high, but the quality is worth it.

메모: 'Ultra-high' in slang denotes exorbitant costs or standards, contrary to the original meaning of 'ultra-high' as being at a very elevated position or level.

Used to describe something as incredibly exciting, fun, or intense.

예: The party last night was ultra-lit, everyone had a great time!

메모: By combining 'ultra' with 'lit' (slang for exciting or fun), the intensity and outstanding nature of an event or situation is emphasized.

Describes something as extremely unsettling or frightening.

예: That abandoned house at the end of the street gives me an ultra-creepy vibe.

메모: When 'ultra' is added to 'creepy', it highlights a heightened level of fear or discomfort, emphasizing the extreme eeriness or scariness of a situation or object.

Refers to an additional surge of energy or improvement.

예: Drinking coffee in the morning gives me that extra ultra-boost to start my day.

메모: 'Ultra-boost' is used informally to indicate an extra or intense increase in energy or enhancement, differing from the original term 'ultra boost' used in a sports context to refer to specialized running shoes with advanced cushioning and responsiveness technology.