superb

adjective

su·​perb su̇-ˈpərb 

: marked to the highest degree by grandeur, excellence, brilliance, or competence

superbly adverb

superbness noun

Synonyms

• A-OK
• A1
• awesome
• bang-up
• banner
• beautiful
• blue-chip
• blue-ribbon
• boffo
• bonny [chiefly British]
• bonnie
• boss [slang]
• brag
• brave
• bully
• bumper
• capital
• choice
• classic
• cool [slang]
• corking
• crackerjack
• cracking
• dandy
• divine
• dope [slang]
• down [slang]
• dynamite
• excellent
• fab
• fabulous
• famous
• fantabulous [slang]
• fantastic
• fine
• first-class
• first-rate
• first-string
• five-star
• four-star
• frontline
• gangbusters
• gangbuster
• gilt-edged
• gilt-edge
• gone [slang]
• grand
• great
• groovy
• heavenly
• high-class
• hot
• hype [slang]
• immense
• jim-dandy
• keen
• lovely
• marvelous
• marvellous
• mean
• neat
• nifty
• noble
• number one
• No. 1
• numero uno
• out-of-sight [slang]
• par excellence
• peachy
• peachy keen
• phat [slang]
• prime
• primo [slang]
• prize
• prizewinning
• quality
• radical [slang]
• righteous [slang]
• sensational
• slick
• splendid
• stellar
• sterling
• superior
• superlative
• supernal
• swell
• terrific
• tip-top
• top
• top-notch
• top-of-the-line
• top-shelf
• topflight
• topping [chiefly British]
• unsurpassed
• wizard [chiefly British]
• wonderful

Choose the Right Synonym for 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

Examples of superb in a Sentence

They've done a superb job.

The performance was absolutely superb.

Recent Examples on the Web

Cinema tends to demand or attribute a concrete consensus, where the masses are often at odds with a select critical body, both forces haunted by the specter of a degrading art form, supposedly in decline despite a bounty of superb films suggesting otherwise. —Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 5 Dec. 2023

His superb grasp of character, too, benefits from a certain mythic understanding of human nature. —The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2023

Or in the quality and care evident in every step of its creation—from imagining its aromatic character to packaging it with superb artistry? —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2023

That being said, the budget OnePlus tablet offers a superb media streaming experience, albeit the limited performance chops. —Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023

Like its predecessor, the new Combo j9+ is superb for homes with mixed floors. —Chuong Nguyen, Ars Technica, 23 Nov. 2023

Something of a novel-in-verse, as well as some prose vignettes, Millner has crafted a superb coming-of-age story about a woman attempting to find love and a better idea of herself. —Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023

It’s highly regarded thanks to its high safety index score and vibrant culture, which is filled with superb food, sites, and plenty of dancing through the night. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2023

An obsessed journalist named Rosalba stalks the celebrated Grimaldi — and, since she’s sung by the superb Gabriella Reyes, very nearly upstages her too. —Vulture, 17 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

superb

adjective

su·​perb su̇-ˈpərb 

: outstandingly excellent, impressive, or beautiful

superb quality

was a superb pianist

superbly adverb

superbness noun