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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2023

But as far as online goes, the phrase Superb Owl can be traced back to at least 2008 when a user by the name of @shawnw tweeted, "Superb Owl party tonight!"

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2022

Superb handling from Hogg, Nick Haining and Chris Harris teed-up Hogg, who eclipsed Rob Kearney's record as Test rugby's most-capped full-back, to dive over.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2021

“Fancy him giving you a Silent Superb for your birthday!”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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