superb
Americanadjective
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admirably fine or excellent; extremely good.
a superb performance.
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sumptuous; rich; grand.
superb jewels.
- Synonyms:
- elegant
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of a proudly imposing appearance or kind; majestic.
superb mountain vistas.
adjective
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surpassingly good; excellent
a superb actor
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majestic or imposing
a superb mansion
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magnificently rich; luxurious
the jubilee was celebrated with a superb banquet
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
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He still has the ability; adding that to his know-how and the superb character of a man who was always highly popular with his England team-mates, I would put him in my squad.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Comprising 30 objects, the one-room presentation occupies the hallowed funerary gallery at the far-west end of the superb Egyptian wing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Liverpool were superb in midweek against Galatasaray but have been woeful in their past three Premier League games picking up just one point against Wolves, Tottenham and Brighton.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
The chorus—here the superb Clarion Choir—reinforces the moral lessons at salient points.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Admiral Faucet, on the other hand, was in superb spirits.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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