Synonyms for ulterior
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
2. Subterranean
Other
Definitions
- adj. 1
Situated beyond, or on the farther side.
- adj. 2
Beyond what is obvious or evident.
Example sentences
- posterior Tom has a posterior hip dislocation.
- subterranean Yanni visited a subterranean tunnel.
- covert We have been sent on a covert mission.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ulterior | steady | |
| posterior | steady | |
| subterranean | steady | |
| subterraneous | steady | |
| covert | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- later2
- 6 letters
- remote2, covert2
- 7 letters
- further2
- 9 letters
- posterior3
- 10 letters
- subsequent3
- 12 letters
- subterranean5
- 13 letters
- subterraneous
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (later2 = 2 syllables).