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The definition of superb is excellent or splendid.

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A really beautiful painting is an example of something that would be described as superb.

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See superb in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

noble or majestic
rich or splendid
extremely fine; excellent

Origin: L superbus, proud, haughty, delicate < super (see super-) + -bus < IE *bhwos < base *bhū-, var. of *bheu-, to grow > be

Related Forms:

superbly adverb
superbness noun

See superb in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of unusually high quality; excellent: a superb wine; superb skill.
Majestic; imposing: The cheetah is a superb animal.
Rich; luxurious.

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Origin: Latin superbus, arrogant, superior; see uper in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

su·perbˈly adverb

su·perbˈness noun

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