Definitions for superb
sʊˈpɜrb, sə-su·perb

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.8 / 4 votes

1. brilliant, superbadjective

   of surpassing excellence

   "a brilliant performance"; "a superb actor"

2. superbadjective

   surpassingly good

   "a superb meal"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. superbadjective

   first-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good

2. Etymology: From superbus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SUPERBadjective

   Grand; pompous; lofty; august; stately; magnificent.

   Etymology: superbe, French; superbus, Latin.

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1. superb

   The word "superb" is commonly used to describe something that is of outstanding quality, excellence, or brilliance. It implies that the subject excels in its category, surpassing expectations and impressing with its exceptional attributes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Superbadjective

   grand; magnificent; august; stately; as, a superb edifice; a superb colonnade

2. Superbadjective

   rich; elegant; as, superb furniture or decorations

3. Superbadjective

   showy; excellent; grand; as, a superb exhibition

4. Etymology: [F. superbe, L. superbus, fr. super over. See Super-.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Superb

   sū-pėrb′, adj. proud: magnificent: stately: elegant: showy: (coll.) first-class, very good.—adv. Superb′ly.—n. Superb′ness, the state of being superb. [L. superbus, proud—super, above.]

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1. superb

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'superb' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4397

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'superb' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4558

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'superb' in Adjectives Frequency: #586

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How to pronounce superb?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say superb in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of superb in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of superb in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of superb in a Sentence

1. Hank Marvin:

   Some guitarists think of the USA as the only source of quality electric guitars, and for the most part they are correct. However, there are many of us who remember the superb range of guitars designed and made by BURNS GUITARS, a British company.

2. Evercore Partners:

   Ward has a superb record and deep experience in the large cap multinational energy sector, and that will be very complementary to our current energy platform.

3. Rowan Dean:

   This is just superb and it was on YOUR ABC earlier this evening, which Sky News Australia paid for this lefty lunacy, have a look, there we go Ross Cameron, consent for changing nappies.

4. Perry Brass:

   One of the problems with technology is that no photograph, as superb and outstanding as it may be, will ever be as satisfying as the most middle-rate painting.

5. Carly Fiorina:

   When we know 307,000 veterans have died waiting for health care and the VA gave out $142 million in bonuses for superb performance, I’m going to start by firing 400 senior executives at the VA.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=superb
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Superb
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=superb
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superb
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=superb
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=superb