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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Kaija Saariaho’s “Innocence,” one of the most important new operas of this century, finally made it to the Metropolitan Opera on Monday in a superb performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

While Kelly dawdled for the decisive goal, Bain made a superb save late on to deny Manchester United's Amad Diallo.

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

However, Zonneveld then produced a superb 147 finish in the final-leg decider to secure a memorable victory over the Warrington teenager.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

It would also give Odessa High fans something to cheer about again, a football team that would undoubtedly be superb.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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