ultimate

Definition

  • noun: something ultimate
  • adjective: happening or coming at the end of a process, series of events, etc.
  • adjective: most remote in space or time
  • used to say that something or someone is the greatest or most extreme example of a particular type of thing or person
  • synonyms: end, final, conclusive

Examples

  • I never doubted their 'ultimate' success. [=I never doubted that they would eventually succeed]

  • They provide their customers with 'the ultimate in' service. [=with the best possible service]

  • The president has 'ultimate' [='final'] authority/control/responsibility over the decision.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - You want to hit that. - No! - Yeah! She's just a friend. lt's healthy, hanging out with a girl without the ultimate goal being sex. - You know? - l'm not following. Creepy. l had a run-in with that nurse, Carla. She forgot to check the stats (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My Mentor Season: 1 Episode 2