ultramarine

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noun

ul·​tra·​ma·​rine ˌəl-trə-mə-ˈrēn 

1

: a vivid blue

2

a(1)

: a blue pigment prepared by powdering lapis lazuli

(2)

: a similar pigment prepared from kaolin, soda ash, sulfur, and charcoal

b

: any of several related pigments

ultramarine

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adjective

: situated beyond the sea

Examples of ultramarine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There’s the livelier plum and three unmissable options, fuchsia, star fruit and the spectacular ultramarine. —David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

But the other three colors are head-turners: a luscious but understated teal, a heartwarming pink and, my favorite, a feisty blue called ultramarine. —David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024

Adjective

The new teal, ultramarine, and pink colors are more vivid than previous ones, thanks to a new manufacturing process, which Apple says infuses color throughout the glass back of the phone. —Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 23 Sep. 2024

However, maybe this foundation contains ultramarine blue, a pigment used to extend the shade range to accommodate a variety of skin tones. —Deanna Pai, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Medieval Latin ultramarinus coming from beyond the sea, from Latin ultra- + mare sea — more at marine

First Known Use

Noun

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 2a(1)

Adjective

1652, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

ultramarine

noun

ul·​tra·​ma·​rine

ˌəl-trə-mə-ˈrēn

: a vivid blue