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superb

[soo-purb, suh-]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

admirably fine or excellent; extremely good.
a superb performance.
sumptuous; rich; grand.
superb jewels.
Synonyms: elegant
of a proudly imposing appearance or kind; majestic.
superb mountain vistas.

superb

/ sjʊ-, sʊˈpɜːb /

adjective

surpassingly good; excellent
a superb actor
majestic or imposing
a superb mansion
magnificently rich; luxurious
the jubilee was celebrated with a superb banquet

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Other Word Forms

superbly adverb
superbness noun

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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 )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of superb¹

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

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Synonym Study

See magnificent.

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Example Sentences

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For either side, victory at the Emirates would bring a top-eight league stage finish and guaranteed place in the last 16 into view, while maintaining a superb start to the domestic season.

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The Autumn Nations Series has thrown up some superb rugby; from New Zealand's final-quarter blitz of Ireland in Chicago to the dramatic finish between Wales and Japan in Cardiff.

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Mr. Taylor began playing in jam sessions led by saxophonist Fred Anderson, and the drummer, Mr. Abrams and saxophonist Matana Roberts launched Sticks and Stones, a superb trio that hosted jams in the city.

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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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