superb

adjective su·perb \ su̇-ˈpərb \

Definition of superb

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

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superbly

adverb

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superbness

noun

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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 2017 edition will deliver the most powerful performances, superb natural hair products, musical euphoria, and amazing fashion finds.

— teryn payne, Teen Vogue, "MAD FREE's Freedom Fighters Shirt Line Will Debut at Afropunk," 24 Aug. 2017
Rex Burkheadwas superb for the Patriots, catching a TD from Tom Brady.

— paul dehner jr., Cincinnati.com, "Walkthru: Three eclipsed Bengals," 21 Aug. 2017
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

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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

Synonyms

A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo, bonny (also bonnie) [chiefly British], boss [slang], brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, cool [slang], corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, divine, dope [slang], down [slang], dynamite, fab, fabulous, famous, fantabulous [slang], fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, four-star, frontline, gangbusters (also gangbuster), gilt-edged (or gilt-edge), gone [slang], grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-class, hot, hype [slang], immense, jim-dandy, keen, lovely, marvelous (or marvellous), mean, neat, nifty, noble, number one (also 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, excellent, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-flight, top-notch, top-of-the-line, topping [chiefly British], top-shelf, unsurpassed, wizard [chiefly British], wonderful

Antonyms

atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched

Related Words

acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, good, OK (or okay), passable, satisfactory, tolerable; better, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, high-test, premium, select, special, superfine; classical, standard, traditional

Near Antonyms

bad, inferior, low-grade, substandard, unsatisfactory; mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

Synonym Discussion of superb

splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb mean extraordinarily or transcendently impressive. splendid implies outshining the usual or customary.