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

Derived Forms

• suˈperbness, noun
• suˈperbly, adverb

Other Words From

• su·perb·ly adverb
• su·perb·ness 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

This isn't a criticism of what these guys do, because they are incredibly skilful and their numbers are superb.

From BBC

The top prize was won by A Different Man, a superb and original film about an aspiring actor who has neurofibromatosis, a disfiguring facial condition.

From BBC

There have been highs - two wins, including a superb drive at the British Grand Prix, and the climb up through the field at Las Vegas mentioned by Vasseur are obvious ones.

From BBC

The cool, cloudy conditions were ideal for seam bowling and New Zealand's quartet were superb.

From BBC

“He could be a superb commissioner, or this could go south really fast.”

From Science Magazine

Related Words

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