superb

[soo-purb, suh-]

adjective

1. admirably fine or excellent; extremely good.

   a superb performance.

2. sumptuous; rich; grand.

   superb jewels.

   Synonyms: elegant

3. of a proudly imposing appearance or kind; majestic.

   superb mountain vistas.

superb

/ sjʊ-, sʊˈpɜːb /

adjective

1. surpassingly good; excellent

   a superb actor

2. majestic or imposing

   a superb mansion

3. magnificently rich; luxurious

   the jubilee was celebrated with a superb banquet

Other Word Forms

• superbly adverb
• superbness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of superb¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin superbus “proud, superior, excellent,” equivalent to super- super- + -bus adjectival suffix (akin to be )

Word History and Origins

Origin of superb¹

C16: from Old French superbe, from Latin superbus distinguished, from super above

Synonym Study

See magnificent.

Example Sentences

Ireland could only muster six points in the second period through two Prendergast penalties, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's superb individual try ensuring a first win on Irish soil for the Springboks in four attempts.

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Their performance in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out was superb.

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For now, there was a fresh basket of superb bread every morning, no Gogolev moping about, and countless baby presents to knit.

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They were friendly enough, and the penmanship was, of course, superb, but there was something odd about them.

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Admiral Faucet, on the other hand, was in superb spirits.

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