ultra-exclusive
- adjective
- /ˌʌltrə ɪkˈsklusɪv/
- Joining the ultra-exclusive society required rigorous vetting and approval from existing members.
- an ultra-exclusive club
Examples
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There are exclusive clubs, and then there are ultra-exclusive clubs.
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The ultra-exclusive event attracted only a handful of guests, making it a truly rare experience.
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She received an invitation to an ultra-exclusive party that only a few select people could attend.
Synonyms
Only for one person, group, or purpose and not shared
Limited so only certain people can see or use it
Only allowed for a small group of people
Antonyms
How Exclusive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ultra-exclusive combines ultra- meaning 'beyond', as in ultraviolet, with exclusive, from the same root as exclude meaning 'to shut out'. So, ultra-exclusive describes something that goes 'beyond' usual limits to 'shut out' most people and allow only a very small group.