Definition of superb
:marked to the highest degree by grandeur, excellence, brilliance, or competence
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superbly
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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
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Rex Burkheadwas superb for the Patriots, catching a TD from Tom Brady.
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Lavrov is a superb diplomat who has faithfully executed Putin’s foreign policy since taking over the Foreign Ministry in 2004.
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National Geographic’s photos are superb, no question.
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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], wonderfulAntonyms
atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretchedRelated 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, traditionalNear Antonyms
bad, inferior, low-grade, substandard, unsatisfactory; mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rateSynonym Discussion of superb
splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb mean extraordinarily or transcendently impressive. splendid implies outshining the usual or customary.
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- the wedding was a splendid occasion
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- resplendent in her jewelry
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- a gorgeous red dress
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- a glorious sunset
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- a vision of sublime beauty
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- her singing was superb
SUPERB Defined for English Language Learners
superb
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Definition of superb for English Language Learners
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: extremely good : excellent or brilliant in a very noticeable way
SUPERB Defined for Kids
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Definition of superb for Students
:outstandingly excellent, impressive, or beautiful
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