superb
[ soo-purb, suh- ]
/ sʊˈpɜrb, sə- /
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adjective
admirably fine or excellent; extremely good: a superb performance.
sumptuous; rich; grand: superb jewels.
of a proudly imposing appearance or kind; majestic: superb mountain vistas.
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Origin of superb
synonym study for superb
2. See magnificent.
OTHER WORDS FROM superb
su·perb·ly, adverbsu·perb·ness, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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superb
/ (sʊˈpɜːb, sjʊ-) /
adjective
surpassingly good; excellenta superb actor
majestic or imposinga superb mansion
magnificently rich; luxuriousthe jubilee was celebrated with a superb banquet
Derived forms of superb
superbly, adverbsuperbness, nounWord Origin for superb
C16: from Old French superbe, from Latin superbus distinguished, from super above
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