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View synonyms for superb

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

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Derived Forms

  • suˈperbness, noun
  • suˈperbly, adverb

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Other Words From

  • su·perb·ly adverb
  • su·perb·ness 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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