superb

su·perb

Use superb in a sentence

adjective

The definition of superb is excellent or splendid.

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

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superb

noble or majestic
rich or splendid
extremely fine; excellent

Origin of superb

Classical Latin superbus, proud, haughty, delicate from super (see super-) + -bus from Indo-European an unverified form bhwos from base an unverified form bh?-, variant, variety of an unverified form bheu-, to grow from source be

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superb

adjective

Of unusually high quality; excellent: a superb wine; superb skill.
Majestic or magnificent: The cheetah is a superb animal.

Origin of superb

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

Related Forms:

su·perb′ly
adverb

su·perb′ness
noun

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