ULTERIOR
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Ulterior.
How to pronounce ulterior:
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Ulterior - as an adjective satellite
Lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)
Example: "Subterranean motives for murder"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subterraneansubterraneousBeyond or outside an area of immediate interest; remote
Example: "A suggestion ulterior to the present discussion"
Ulterior - as an adjective
Situated beyond, or on the farther side.
Beyond what is obvious or evident.
Being intentionally concealed so as to deceive.
Happening later; subsequent.
Example: "An ulterior action"
Example Sentences
"He had an ulterior motive for helping her."
"I suspect he has ulterior motives."
"She had ulterior motives for giving him a gift."
"His praise for her was ulterior."
"Their ulterior purpose was revealed."
Word Game Points
Is ULTERIOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ulterior is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ULTERIOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is ULTERIOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ulterior is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordULTERIOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is ULTERIOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ulterior is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordULTERIOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
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