ultralong
Beyond standard length
Ultralong describes something of exceptional length or duration, beyond what would merely be called long.
The term appears in technical contexts—ultralong bonds mature over decades, ultralong flights cover extreme distances without stopping.
In casual use, it emphasizes impressive extent: an ultralong playlist, ultralong hair.
Without apparent conclusion
- protractedExtended beyond normal duration
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- drawn-outExtended beyond normal duration
- endlessWithout termination or boundary
chronic · sustained · continuous · unending · ceaseless · perpetual · everlasting · never-ending
Covering a large area
- infiniteHaving no bounds
- boundlessWithout any boundaries
- limitlessWithout any boundaries
- immenseExtremely large in scope
cosmic · galactic · oceanic · horizon · universe · expanse · immensity · endless
Rhetorical extreme exaggeration
- overstatementClaim beyond the facts
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- dramatizationConverting events to performance
- amplificationIncrease in intensity
inflation · puffery · stretch · excess · overkill · tall-tale · whopper · yarn
Capacity for sustained effort
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
perseverance · durability · toughness · grit · determination · hardiness · survivability · steadfastness
Race longer than 26.2 miles
- ultrarunnerDistance athlete beyond marathons
- ultrarunningEndurance racing beyond marathons
- footraceRunning speed competition
- checkpointInspection station on route
pacer · crew · finisher · DNF · cutoff · nutrition · hydration
interminable
Without apparent conclusion
- protractedExtended beyond normal duration
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- drawn-outExtended beyond normal duration
endless · chronic · sustained · continuous · unending · ceaseless · perpetual · everlasting · never-ending
expansive
Covering a large area
immense · cosmic · galactic · oceanic · horizon · universe · expanse · immensity · endless · fathomless
hyperbole
Rhetorical extreme exaggeration
- overstatementClaim beyond the facts
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- dramatizationConverting events to performance
amplification · inflation · puffery · stretch · excess · overkill · tall-tale · whopper · yarn · boast
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
tenacity · perseverance · durability · toughness · grit · determination · hardiness · survivability · steadfastness · robustness
ultramarathon
Race longer than 26.2 miles
- ultrarunnerDistance athlete beyond marathons
- ultrarunningEndurance racing beyond marathons
- footraceRunning speed competition
checkpoint · pacer · crew · finisher · DNF · cutoff · nutrition · hydration