super 1 of 2

adverb

Definition of supernext
as in extremely
to a great degree my computer is super slow this morning

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super

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adjective

ˈsü-pər How to pronounce super (audio)
as in huge
unusually large drinks come in three sizes: medium, large, or super

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Recent Examples of super
Adverb
Life is super busy during the summertime, from social obligations to work projects and so much more. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 27 July 2026 Suddenly the whole city gets their super environmentally friendly and efficient form of transport gone because of a few NIMBYs. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Adjective
This tastes like a slice of super-ripe, extra-sweet pineapple. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 The maintenance fees are also pretty tame at $1,164 a month, and other listings in the building describe an amenity spread that includes a live-in super, a bike room, and a storage locker. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for super
Recent Examples of Synonyms for super
  1. extremely
  2. huge
  3. very
  4. giant
  5. incredibly
  6. gigantic
  7. terribly
  8. vast
Adverb
  • Analyzing top player movement Changing schools is extremely common, with more than 17,000 athletes in Texas filling out a prior athletic participation form (PAPF) this past year, according to UIL executive director Jamie Harrison.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Here’s an outpost of a chain with some extremely personal, local touches.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of extremely
Adjective
  • India is another huge buyer, Jungman said, accounting for about a quarter of exports, while European countries like Spain and the Netherlands are also in the mix.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Solo Sikoa received a huge face reaction in his tag team victory, while Nick Aldis was reinstated as SmackDown GM despite a loss to Gunther.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of huge
Adverb
  • Veejay is a great model and sells Naheim’s and Jeffrey’s outfits, which are both really fashionable and exciting; Jeffrey’s burgundy suit is very femme-fatale Ursula.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
  • Moore has earned the praise after having a very strong spring.
    — Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of very
Adjective
  • Must-order side dishes include authentic, crisp and skinny French fries, redolent of truffle, and giant slices of roasted Brussels sprouts.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Others have mobilized their trucks and giant jerrycans to supply water to fire crews.
    — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of giant
Adverb
  • This in addition to an incredibly massive health data and tracking software and app market, which has grown significantly since the early days of the smartphone.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • That’s only a 30% drop from its first weekend, an incredibly modest slide for a blockbuster.
    — Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of incredibly
Adjective
  • Jean overpowers their restraints and creates a gigantic psychic bubble that freezes in place nearly everyone in New York City.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • The daughter of the Laestrygonians, whose scream summons the gigantic knights, is horrified to see men from the sea.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Definition of gigantic
Adverb
  • Unfortunately, decisions aren’t terribly effective today and according to Gartner 72% of executives say that bad decisions are as prevalent as good ones.
    — Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Given that humans at OpenAI had decided to turn off some safeguards for the test, some have argued the outcome should not have been terribly surprising.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of terribly
Adjective
  • If the referendum passes, Miami will join the vast majority of Miami-Dade cities that hold elections in even years.
    — Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The Jayhawks used a search firm to find candidates, and Goff noted that the pool of candidates was vast, including a lot of people from professional sports franchises.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of vast

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“Super.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/super. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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