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superb

(suːpɜːʳb)
1. adjective
If something is superb, its quality is very good indeed.
There is a superb 18-hole golf course 6 miles away.
The waters are crystal clear and offer a superb opportunity for swimming.
Synonyms: splendid [old-fashioned], excellent, magnificent, topping [British, old-fashioned] More Synonyms of superb
superbly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
The orchestra played superbly.
2. adjective
If you say that someone has superb confidence, control, or skill, you mean that they have very great confidence, control, or skill.
With superb skill he managed to make a perfect landing.
Synonyms: magnificent, superior, marvellous, exquisite More Synonyms of superb
superbly adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective/adverb]
...his superbly disciplined opponent.
The sports complex is huge and superbly well-equipped.

superb in British English

(sʊˈpɜːb, sjʊ-)
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
superbly (suˈperbly)
adverb
superbness (suˈperbness)
noun
Word origin
C16: from Old French superbe, from Latin superbus distinguished, from super above

superb in American English

(səˈpɜrb; suˈpɜrb)
adjective
1. 
noble or majestic
2. 
rich or splendid
3. 
extremely fine; excellent
Derived forms
superbly (suˈperbly)
adverb
superbness (suˈperbness)
noun
Word origin
L superbus, proud, haughty, delicate < super (see super-) + -bus < IE *bhwos < base *bhū-, var. of *bheu-, to grow > be

Examples of 'superb' in a sentence
superb

His role in both goals was superb.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The ridge forms a superb upper anchor point for the mighty sheets of the temporal muscles.
Wills, Christopher The Runaway Brain: the Evolution of Human Uniqueness (1993)
They both have great traits that make them superb managers.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
That meal was superb in food quality and service.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Due to retire after the final but no one is quite sure why given his superb displays.
The Sun (2011)
The minor inconvenience is made up for by the superb views over the loch.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Four superb goals wowed the home crowd.
The Sun (2010)
 Quality is superb and the game carefully hung.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Our slight disappointment is a tribute to the superb quality of what has gone before.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The main objective of the project was to take advantage of the superb views and your ideas certainly do that.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It was a superb team performance.
The Sun (2014)
Old maps make superb display pieces.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Thought our two goals were superb!
The Sun (2013)
Superb views from the right rooms.
Jepson, Tim Umbria - the green heart of Italy (1989)
Superb display of swing bowling got him a deserved five-wicket haul in the first innings.
The Sun (2009)
Superb compact form of Arizona cork bark fir.
Bloom, Adrian Winter Garden Glory (1993)
They make some superb and intriguing wines, but at prices to match.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Superb Brazil goal made it three in three games.
The Sun (2012)
A surfeit of superb attacking displays made choosing a front four tricky.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Moreover, his form is superb.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
These have superb sound - clear, natural and not overwhelmed by too much bass.
The Sun (2014)

In other languages
superb

British English: superb /sʊˈpɜːb; sjʊ-/ ADJECTIVE
If something is superb, it is very good indeed.
The actor gives a superb performance as a retired police officer.
  • American English: superb
  • Arabic: مُـمْتَاز
  • Brazilian Portuguese: excelente
  • Chinese: 卓越的
  • Croatian: izvanredan
  • Czech: znamenitý
  • Danish: superb
  • Dutch: groots
  • European Spanish: espléndido
  • Finnish: erinomainen
  • French: superbe
  • German: hervorragend
  • Greek: έξοχος
  • Italian: superbo
  • Japanese: すばらしい
  • Korean: 훌륭한
  • Norwegian: superb
  • Polish: wspaniały
  • European Portuguese: excelente
  • Romanian: superb
  • Russian: великолепный
  • Latin American Spanish: espléndido
  • Swedish: storartad
  • Thai: วิเศษ
  • Turkish: muhteşem
  • Ukrainian: грандіозний
  • Vietnamese: cực ấn tượng

Chinese translation of 'superb'

superb

(suːˈpəːb)

adj

  1. 极(極)好的 (jí hǎo de)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
extremely good or impressive
a superb 18-hole golf course
Synonyms
splendid (old-fashioned)
The book includes a wealth of splendid photographs.
excellent
We complimented him on doing an excellent job.
magnificent
topping (British, old-fashioned)
fine
This is a fine book.
choice
The finest array of choicest foods is to be found within their Food Hall.
grand
He was having a grand time meeting new people.
superior
He's got a superior car, and it's easy to win races that way.
divine (informal)
You look simply divine.
marvellous
He certainly is a marvellous actor.
gorgeous
mega (slang)
sick (slang)
awesome (slang)
world-class
He was determined to become a world-class tennis player.
exquisite
breathtaking
first-rate
They were dealing with a first-rate professional.
superlative (formal)
unrivalled
brill (informal)
bodacious (slang, mainly US)
boffo (slang)
splendiferous (facetious)
of the first water (rare)
chillin' (US, slang)
booshit (Australian, slang)
exo (Australian, slang)
sik (Australian, slang)
rad (informal)
phat (slang)
schmick (Australian, informal)
The band launch their schmick new CD next week.
beaut (informal)
barrie (Scottish, slang)
belting (British, slang)
pearler (Australian, slang)
Opposites
bad
,
terrible
,
awful
,
disappointing
,
dreadful
,
pathetic
,
inferior
,
mediocre
,
poor quality
,
woeful
,
abysmal
,
run-of-the-mill
,
uninspired
,
third-rate
,
no great shakes (informal)
,
half-pie (New Zealand, informal)
,
bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang)
2 (adjective) 
Definition
extremely good or impressive
With superb skill he managed to make a perfect landing.
Synonyms
magnificent
She is magnificent at making you feel able to talk.
superior
marvellous
exquisite
The hotel features friendly staff and exquisite cuisine.
breathtaking
admirable
The film tells its story with admirable economy.
superlative
Some superlative wines are made in this region.
unrivalled
splendiferous (facetious)
Opposites
bad
,
terrible
,
awful
,
disappointing
,
dreadful
,
pathetic
,
inferior
,
mediocre
,
poor quality
,
woeful
,
abysmal
,
run-of-the-mill
,
uninspired
,
third-rate
,
no great shakes (informal)
,
half-pie (New Zealand, informal)
,
bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of admirable
Definition
deserving or inspiring admiration
The film tells its story with admirable economy.
Synonyms
praiseworthy,
good,
great (informal),
fine,
capital,
noted,
choice,
champion,
prime,
select,
wonderful,
excellent,
brilliant,
rare,
cracking (British, informal),
outstanding,
valuable,
superb,
distinguished,
superior,
sterling,
worthy,
first-class,
notable,
sovereign,
dope (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
exemplary,
first-rate,
superlative,
commendable,
top-notch (informal),
brill (informal),
laudable,
meritorious,
estimable,
tiptop,
A1 or A-one (informal),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
ka pai (New Zealand),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of choice
Definition
of high quality
The finest array of choicest foods is to be found within their Food Hall.
Synonyms
best,
bad (slang),
special,
prime,
nice,
prize,
select,
excellent,
elect,
crucial (slang),
exclusive,
elite,
superior,
exquisite,
def (slang),
sick (slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
hand-picked,
dainty,
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal)
in the sense of divine
Definition
splendid or perfect
You look simply divine.
Synonyms
wonderful,
perfect,
beautiful,
excellent,
lovely,
stunning (informal),
glorious,
marvellous,
splendid,
gorgeous,
delightful,
exquisite,
radiant,
superlative,
ravishing

Synonyms of 'superb'

superb

Explore 'superb' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of excellent
Definition
exceptionally good
We complimented him on doing an excellent job.
Synonyms
outstanding,
good,
great (informal),
fine,
prime,
capital,
noted,
choice,
champion,
cool (informal),
select,
brilliant,
very good,
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (slang),
mean (slang),
superb,
distinguished,
fantastic (informal),
magnificent,
superior,
sterling,
worthy,
first-class,
marvellous,
exceptional,
terrific (informal),
splendid,
notable,
mega (slang),
topping (British, slang),
sovereign,
dope (slang),
sick (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
admirable,
exemplary,
wicked (slang),
first-rate,
def (slang),
superlative,
top-notch (informal),
brill (informal),
nang (British, slang),
pre-eminent,
meritorious,
estimable,
tiptop,
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
A1 or A-one (informal),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang),
bakgat (South Africa)
in the sense of exquisite
The hotel features friendly staff and exquisite cuisine.
Synonyms
excellent,
fine,
outstanding,
superb,
choice,
perfect,
select,
delicious,
divine (informal),
splendid,
admirable,
consummate,
flawless,
superlative,
incomparable,
peerless,
matchless
in the sense of fine
Definition
very good
This is a fine book.
Synonyms
excellent,
good,
great (informal),
striking,
choice,
beautiful,
masterly,
select,
rare,
very good,
supreme,
impressive,
outstanding,
magnificent,
superior,
accomplished,
sterling,
first-class,
divine (informal),
exceptional,
splendid,
world-class,
exquisite,
admirable,
skilful,
ornate,
first-rate,
showy,
bakgat (South Africa)
in the sense of first-rate
Definition
of the best quality
They were dealing with a first-rate professional.
Synonyms
excellent,
outstanding,
first class,
exceptional,
mean (slang),
topping (British, slang),
top,
tops (slang),
prime,
cool (informal),
crack (slang),
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (slang),
exclusive,
superb,
mega (slang),
sovereign,
dope (slang),
sick (slang),
world-class,
admirable,
wicked (slang),
def (slang),
superlative,
second to none,
top-notch (informal),
brill (informal),
tiptop,
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
A1 or A-one (informal),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal)
in the sense of grand
Definition
excellent or wonderful
He was having a grand time meeting new people.
Synonyms
excellent,
great (informal),
fine,
wonderful,
very good,
brilliant,
outstanding,
smashing (informal),
superb,
first-class,
divine (informal),
marvellous (informal),
terrific (informal),
splendid,
awesome (slang),
world-class,
admirable,
super (informal),
first-rate,
splendiferous (facetious)
in the sense of marvellous
Definition
excellent or splendid
He certainly is a marvellous actor.
Synonyms
excellent,
great,
mean (slang),
topping (British, slang, old-fashioned),
wonderful,
brilliant,
bad (slang),
cracking (British, informal),
amazing,
crucial (slang),
extraordinary,
remarkable,
smashing (informal, old-fashioned),
superb,
spectacular,
fantastic (informal),
magnificent,
astonishing,
fabulous (informal),
divine (informal),
glorious,
terrific (informal),
splendid,
sensational (informal),
mega (slang),
sovereign (old-fashioned),
awesome (slang),
breathtaking,
phenomenal,
astounding,
singular,
miraculous,
colossal,
super (informal),
wicked (informal),
def (slang),
sick (slang),
prodigious,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
brill (informal),
stupendous,
jaw-dropping,
eye-popping,
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
mRvLS,
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of schmick
The band launch their schmick new CD next week.
Synonyms
excellent,
outstanding,
good,
great (informal),
fine,
prime,
capital,
noted,
choice,
champion,
cool (informal),
select,
brilliant,
very good,
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (slang),
mean (slang),
superb,
distinguished,
fantastic (informal),
magnificent,
superior,
sterling,
worthy,
first-class,
marvellous,
exceptional,
terrific (informal),
splendid,
notable,
mega (slang),
topping (British, slang),
sovereign,
dope (slang),
sick (slang),
world-class,
exquisite,
admirable,
exemplary,
wicked (slang),
first-rate,
def (slang),
superlative,
top-notch (informal),
brill (informal),
pre-eminent,
meritorious,
estimable,
tiptop,
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
A1 or A-one (informal),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of superior
Definition
of very high quality or respectability
He's got a superior car, and it's easy to win races that way.
Synonyms
first-class,
excellent,
first-rate,
good,
fine,
choice,
exclusive,
distinguished,
exceptional,
world-class,
good quality,
admirable,
high-class,
high-calibre,
de luxe,
of the first order,
sick (slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal)
in the sense of superlative
Definition
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
Some superlative wines are made in this region.
Synonyms
supreme,
excellent,
outstanding,
highest,
greatest,
crack (slang),
magnificent,
surpassing,
consummate,
stellar (informal),
unparalleled,
transcendent,
unrivalled,
peerless,
unsurpassed,
matchless,
of the highest order,
of the first water
in the sense of world-class
Definition
being as good as anyone else in the world in a particular field
He was determined to become a world-class tennis player.
Synonyms
first-rate,
top,
prime,
excellent,
outstanding,
superb,
elite,
exceptional,
superlative,
A1 or A-one (informal),
mean (slang),
sick (slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal)
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