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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Superb New Zealand scored an incredible 14 tries and hit 96 points against Italy in Pool A to move to the cusp of the World Cup quarter-finals.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2023

Superb single “Descending to Nowhere” even has a little funk and danceability.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2023

That's the main way Superb Owl has come to be celebrated, the flood of owl images online.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2023

However, he is Superb when his team scores eight runs or more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2022

Beryl stayed with the unconscious girl pilot while Maddie rode her Silent Superb to the farm to get help.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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