superb

American  

[soo-purb, suh-] / sʊˈpɜrb, sə- /

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.

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superb British  

/ 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

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Related Words

See magnificent.

Other Word Forms

• superbly adverb
• superbness noun

Etymology

Origin of superb

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

Example Sentences

The spirits Kate channeled provided superb advice, “There is but one life to live on this earth. Enjoy it and be happy.”

From Literature

After appearing off the bench against Wales, Flament returned to France's starting line-up against Italy last weekend, delivering a superb performance for the Six Nations leaders.

From BBC

Subbed on with 20 minutes remaining, Adeyemi gave the visitors hope when he curled in a superb effort from the edge of the box to level up the tie with 15 minutes left.

From Barron's

The tall paceman bowled Brook with a yorker next ball, but did not celebrate wildly -- instead he immediately went to congratulate the England captain in a superb show of cricket sportmanship.

From Barron's

The mighty strides Sesko has taken in United's latest two games have placed the club in a superb position to cement a return to the Champions League after a two-year absence.

From BBC

Related Words

• admirable
• best
• breathtaking
• elegant
• exquisite
• fine
• glorious
• gorgeous
• great
• magnificent
• marvelous
• outstanding
• solid
• splendid
• stunning
• sublime
• superior
• superlative