superb
Use Superb in a sentence
adjective
1.
admirably fine or excellent; extremely good: a superb performance.
2.
sumptuous; rich; grand: superb jewels.
3.
of a proudly imposing appearance or kind; majestic: superb mountain vistas.
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World English Dictionary
superb (sʊˈpɜːb, sjʊ-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 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 |
| [C16: from Old French superbe, from Latin superbus distinguished, from super above] | |
| su'perbly | |
| —adv | |
| su'perbness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
superb
1540s, "noble, magnificent" (of buildings, monuments, etc.), from L. superbus "grand, proud, sumptuous," from super "above, over" (see super-). The second element probably is from PIE base *bhe- "to be." General sense of "very fine" developed by 1729.
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Example sentences
We had a superb faculty and generally excellent access to them.
The site also provides superb links for further reading.
Superb sushi, even though the focus is on noodle dishes.
The color, composition and lighting are superb as well, but it is the whole situation that makes it fun and intriguing.
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