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superb Definition

su·perb (sə pʉrb, so̵̅o̅-)

adjective

  1. noble or majestic
  2. rich or splendid
  3. extremely fine; excellent

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

superb Related Forms
su·perbly adverb su·perb·ness noun
superb Synonyms

superb

modif.

magnificent, august, splendid, elegant, exquisite; see also excellent, grand 2.

superb Usage Examples

Preposition: at

  • time: Their driving play was superb at times and they must be encouraged to build on this.

Preposition: in

  • role: Yes, Javier Camara and Dario Grandinetti are superb in very complicated roles.
  • respect: In this, the course has been superb in every respect and I could recommend it to anyone interested in learning more.

Modifies a noun

  • cuisine: Enjoy superb cuisine, relax in the sumptuous lounges, library or sunny conservatory or by the sparkling swimming pool.
  • view: Storm's Stork - superb views of 4 KR.
  • scenery: Relax in superb, unspoiled scenery, bathe in the clear waters of the Adriatic.
  • beach: Lagos boasts some superb beaches within walking distance of Lagos town center.
  • location: Mr Lord, Stroud, Gloucestershire Oct 2005 What a lovely place in a superb location.
  • selection: Balloons... We offer a superb selection of 18 " Helium filled balloons.

Modifying Another Word

  • absolutely: The sound is absolutely superb, giving your audio system a bloody good workout.
  • technically: The intense pressure saw Musson cross for Gibson to score with a technically superb volley from 20 yards.
  • uniformly: The cast, as you would perhaps expect in such a big-hitting show, is uniformly superb.
  • truly: Although still not moving fully Mellor finished off a truly superb passing move.
  • utterly: Saw Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind today; utterly superb.
  • simply: The TV show was simply superb - composer Howard Goodall taking apart the music of the Beatles to show how good it was.

Used with adjective complement

  • look: The game looks superb A great addition to the PSP game is the Wi-Fi multiplayer.
  • sound: Lamacq has been playing them on his show recently, and their new tunes sound superb.
  • offer: We also offer superb ' Video Productions " on an individual or group basis.
  • provide: For four years it provided superb, no-fuss, distinguished transport for self, wife, three small boys and spaniel.
  • act: Despite the reservations of some critics, I thought the acting superb.