superb
/sju:'pə:b/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Of excellent quality; extremely good: Used to describe something that is exceptionally fine, impressive, or outstanding.
- Grand, magnificent, or splendid: Used to describe something that inspires awe or admiration due to its grandeur or beauty.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The orchestra gave a superb performance. (The orchestra gave an exceptionally fine performance.)
- From the hilltop, we enjoyed a superb view of the valley. (From the hilltop, we enjoyed a magnificent view of the valley.)
- She is a superb athlete, breaking records consistently. (She is an outstanding athlete, breaking records consistently.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to emphasize peak quality: Often used to express the highest level of praise, suggesting something is among the best of its kind.
- The chef's attention to detail was simply superb. (The chef's attention to detail was simply of the highest quality.)
- In formal or literary contexts to denote majesty: Can describe things possessing majestic or imposing qualities.
- The palace was a superb example of Baroque architecture. (The palace was a magnificent example of Baroque architecture.)
Variants and Related Words
- Superbly (adverb): In an excellent or magnificent manner.
- The task was superbly executed. (The task was executed in an excellent manner.)
- Superbness (noun): The quality of being superb (less common).
- The superbness of the craftsmanship was evident. (The excellent quality of the craftsmanship was evident.)
Synonyms
- Excellent: Extremely good.
- Magnificent: Extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive.
- Splendid: Very impressive; excellent.
- Outstanding: Exceptionally good.
- Superlative: Of the highest quality or degree.
Antonyms
- Poor: Of low quality.
- Mediocre: Of only moderate quality; not very good.
- Inferior: Lower in quality.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- In superb form: Performing at an exceptionally high level.
- The tennis player was in superb form throughout the tournament. (The tennis player was performing at an exceptionally high level throughout the tournament.)
Adjective
- surpassingly good
- a superb meal
- of surpassing excellence
- a brilliant performance
- a superb actor