: marked to the highest degree by grandeur, excellence, brilliance, or competence
superbly adverb
superbness noun
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splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb mean extraordinarily or transcendently impressive.

splendid implies outshining the usual or customary.

the wedding was a splendid occasion

resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor.

resplendent in her jewelry

gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color.

a gorgeous red dress

glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction.

a glorious sunset

sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension.

a vision of sublime beauty

superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree.

her singing was superb

Examples of superb in a Sentence

They've done a superb job. The performance was absolutely superb.
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The make-your-own strawberry shortcake was wonderful and the Donny & Marie concert was superb. Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025 Its sound quality is superb, with deep bass and crisp, clear vocals, and the DTS Headphone:X surround tech adds a lot to the experience. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025 Passenger space is superb, too, with plenty of room for adults over six feet tall to sit behind similarly sized people in the front seats. James Morris, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 Minnesota is getting real contributions from rookies Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr., along with 2023 second-round pick Jaylen Clark, who is looking like a prime promotion candidate with his superb defense and improved shooting. Law Murray, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for superb

Word History

Etymology

Latin superbus excellent, proud, from super above + -bus (akin to Old English bēon to be) — more at over, be

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of superb was in 1549

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“Superb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superb. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

: outstandingly excellent, impressive, or beautiful
superb quality
was a superb pianist
superbly adverb
superbness noun

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