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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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Foakes reached his 13th first-class century from 176 balls - a superb innings, forged from adversity, for his team.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

Arsenal remain in a superb position in the Premier League and have the Champions League and FA Cup in their sights, but this was a sobering and disappointing day for the Gunners.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The annual Carnegie Hall visit of Harry Bicket and the English Concert, the superb period-instrument orchestra, is a required date for Handel opera fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The prints, not noticeable to the naked eye, registered on film; indeed, the delineating glare of a flashbulb had revealed their presence with superb exactness.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.