Definitions

superb

[soo-purb, suh-] / sʊˈpɜrb, sə- /

ADJECTIVE

excellent, first-rate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admirable best breathtaking elegant exquisite fine glorious gorgeous great magnificent marvelous outstanding solid splendid stunning sublime superior superlative

WEAK

august choice elevated exalted grand lofty majestic matchless noble optimal optimum peerless prime proud resplendent splendiferous splendorous standout state-of-the-art super unrivaled very best

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad contemptible crude homely humble inferior insignificant ordinary poor regular rough shameful ugly unrefined

WEAK

second-rate

Example Sentences

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However, Higgins found an extra gear when it mattered, crafting a run of 70 and then signing off for the evening with a superb 101.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

As Ms. Johnson’s superb research reveals, little in the civilization of mid-19th-century New York was left unexplored by Church.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"DESI has been a superb international collaboration, and its incredibly fruitful scientific results are a leading example of its impact on the broader scientific community," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

Seven-time champion O'Sullivan was in superb form on Saturday as breaks of 86, 82, 137 and 95 saw him win four of the first five frames to lead 4-1.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Lee smelled the superb wetness of clean mountain air.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

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