Definition of SUPERB

Examples of superb in a Sentence

They've done a superb job.
The performance was absolutely superb.

Recent Examples of superb from the Web

The food is impeccable, the cocktails superb (ask for their margarita with a spicy kick).

— cole kazdin, Los Angeles Magazine, "The Best Summer Happy Hours in L.A.," 6 July 2017
Lavrov is a superb diplomat who has faithfully executed Putin’s foreign policy since taking over the Foreign Ministry in 2004.

— vanityfair.com, "How Putin Tricked Trump Into a Game He Can’t Win," 6 July 2017
But don't let yourself be distracted from the fact that this month will also feature a superb new collection of old and recent cinematic must-sees via your preferred streaming service.

— nick schager, Esquire, "Here Are the Must-Stream Movies of July 2017," 30 June 2017
National Geographic’s photos are superb, no question.

— peter rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Just in time for July Fourth, the Brewers Association issues a declaration of brewing independence," 29 June 2017
This week, the conditioning appears superb, with tight bentgrass fairways, thick rough and firm, bouncy greens.

— ben nuckols, The Seattle Times, "Fowler is top draw at Quicken Loans event in Woods’ absence," 28 June 2017
Whereas many musicians stream live via cellphones and spotty connections, Chatel can broadcast superb, professionally mixed audio via the studio's robust broadband connection, ensuring maximum quality.

— michael dumas, AL.com, "Soundworks: At venerable recording studio, the ideas are cutting-edge," 25 June 2017
Trump was the poster child of the kind of client that Goldman, which has always prided itself on superb risk management, warned its bankers to avoid.

— vanityfair.com, VanityFair.com, "The Untold Story of How Gary Cohn Fell for Donald Trump," 24 June 2017
Faria has now allowed just one earned run in each of his first three starts, displaying superb control on his way to a 22-to-4 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 19.2 innings.

— eddie brown, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Fantasy Baseball Week 13: Add and Drop," 23 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of superb

Latin superbus excellent, proud, from super above + -bus (akin to Old English bēon to be) — more at over, be

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First Known Use: 1549

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superb Synonyms

Synonym Discussion of superb

splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb mean extraordinarily or transcendently impressive. splendid implies outshining the usual or customary. the wedding was a splendid occasion resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor. resplendent in her jewelry gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color. a gorgeous red dress glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction. a glorious sunset sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension. a vision of sublime beauty superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree. her singing was superb

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