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superb

[ soo-purb, suh- ]

adjective

  1. admirably fine or excellent; extremely good:

    a superb performance.

  2. sumptuous; rich; grand:

    superb jewels.

    Synonyms:

  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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱ, noun
  • ˈ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·· adverb
  • ··Ա noun
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51Թ 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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of superb1

C16: from Old French superbe, from Latin superbus distinguished, from super above
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On the occasions they were opened up, their scramble defence was superb.

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"It has been frustrating but family and friends have been invaluable, the hospital was absolutely superb and the university has been exceptional."

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She finished joint eighth last year and went on to beat Woad in the singles at the Curtis Cup as she also enjoyed a superb 2024.

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Price produced a superb 140 checkout in the fourth leg - the highest of the match - to take a 3-1 lead and kept his composure in the remainder of the contest at the Leicester Arena.

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Dailey’s absence allowed additional minutes for Mara, who was superb for much of the first half.

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