superb

adjective

su·​perb su̇-ˈpərb 

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

superbly adverb

superbness noun

Synonyms of superb

• excellent
• wonderful
• terrific
• great
• fantastic
• lovely
• awesome
• fabulous
• beautiful
• marvelous
• stellar
• prime
• fine

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

With the Braves flashing the leather behind him, Chris Sale put forth a superb outing Saturday afternoon at JetBlue Park against the Red Sox, Sale’s final spring tuneup before toeing the rubber opening day at Truist Park next week. —Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026

That is way too high a number for someone who won this race two years ago, has superb race craft — including how to manage his tires and equipment — and is with a team, RFK Racing, that showed surprising speed last week at Las Vegas. —Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026

Yet, the way the title track uses the game as a jumping off point to address social and political concerns is truly superb. —Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026

Execution of Operation Epic Fury has been nothing less than superb. —FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026

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

Rhymes for superb

• disturb
• perturb
• reverb
• blurb
• curb
• erb
• herb
• kerb
• serb
• verb

Kids Definition

superb

adjective

su·​perb su̇-ˈpərb 

: outstandingly excellent, impressive, or beautiful

superb quality

was a superb pianist

superbly adverb

superbness noun