superbness

Variant of superb

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

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