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

Come here for superb renditions of classic Veronese dishes like risotto with Amarone wine or beef cheek slowly braised in Amarone and served over mashed potatoes. —Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025

Channing Tatum is superb as Jeffrey Manchester, a onetime robber and prison escapee who builds a new identity for himself, finding a new love (played, with sunny gravitas, by Kirsten Dunst) and a new family in the process. —Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 3 Dec. 2025

On the former, the signs at Villa Park were mildly encouraging despite a 1-0 defeat courtesy of Boubacar Kamara’s superb second-half goal. —Steve Madeley, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025

On The Face of 68, Holsapple’s superb songwriting—the trademark hooks, melodies, and wordplay—is on abundant display. —Air Mail, 29 Nov. 2025

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