1
a
: of high grade or quality
b
—used as a generalized term of approval
a super cook
2
: very large or powerful
a super atomic bomb
3
: exhibiting the characteristics of its type to an extreme or excessive degree
super secrecy
1
[by shortening]
a
: supernumerary
especially
: a supernumerary actor
b
: superintendent, supervisor
especially
: the superintendent of an apartment building
2
[short for obsolete superhive]
: a removable upper story of a beehive
3
[super entry 1]
: a superfine grade or extra large size
4
[origin unknown]
: a thin loosely woven open-meshed starched cotton fabric used especially for reinforcing books
1
a(1)
: over and above : higher in quantity, quality, or degree than : more than
superhuman
(2)
: in addition : extra
supertax
b(1)
: exceeding or so as to exceed a norm
superheat
(2)
: in or to an extreme or excessive degree or intensity
supersubtle
c
: surpassing all or most others of its kind
superhighway
2
a
: situated or placed above, on, or at the top of
superlunary
specifically
: situated on the dorsal side of
b
: next above or higher
supertonic
3
: having the (specified) ingredient present in a large or unusually large proportion
superphosphate
4
: constituting a more inclusive category than that specified
superfamily
5
: superior in status, title, or position
superpower
Examples of super in a Sentence
Adjective
We had a super time.
“Yes, I'd love to come.” “Super! I'll see you later.”
Adverb
my computer is super slow this morning
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Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
These are super fun seasonal items for cozying up to cheer on your favorite team or wrapping up during a cool night game.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
That case alleges Apple systematically impedes third-party apps and accessories, from super-apps to cloud streaming and digital wallets, to keep users locked in.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Since filing for divorce, my husband has been super cagey about producing any documents related to the business or his inheritance.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The sports bankers told CNBC that people who are wealthy but don't have the super wealth to buy a controlling stake are willing to purchase a small minority stake at an amount that would buy a controlling interest in another league.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
These are super fun seasonal items for cozying up to cheer on your favorite team or wrapping up during a cool night game.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Borrelli-Persson As recently as the era of the supers, runway models did their own hair and makeup.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
That case alleges Apple systematically impedes third-party apps and accessories, from super-apps to cloud streaming and digital wallets, to keep users locked in.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Raisins are also super easy to sprinkle on yogurt, cereal, and salads, and can find their way into baked goods and even savory dinner dishes like pasta.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Since filing for divorce, my husband has been super cagey about producing any documents related to the business or his inheritance.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Super.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/super. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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super
1 of 4 adjective
su·per
ˈsü-pər 
1
—used as an overall term of approval
a super cook
2
: very large or powerful
a super atomic bomb
3
: showing the characteristics of its type to an extreme degree
super secrecy
super
2 of 4 noun1
: an actor not listed with the regular cast
2
super
3 of 4 adverb1
: very entry 2 sense 1, extremely
a super fast car
2
: to a degree exceeding the usual or normal
super critical
super-
4 of 4 prefix1
a
: over and above : higher in quantity, quality, or degree than : more than
superfine
superhuman
b
: exceeding or so as to exceed what is usual or normal
supercool
c
: bigger, better, or more important than others of the same kind
superhighway
superstar
2
a
: situated or placed above, on, or at the top of
superimpose
b
: next above or higher
supertonic
Etymology
Prefix
derived from Latin super "over, above"
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