superb

CEFRB2

/suːˈpɜːb/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Extremely good or impressive.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Grand; magnificent; august; stately.

Examples

  • That museum has a superb collection of Celtic era cultural artifacts.

  • This is a superb illustration of how Emmet modified the traditional architectural designs.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /səˈpɝb/
  • /sjuːˈpɜːb/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning
  1. First-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good.

More examples

In context
  • His taste in music is superb.

  • a superb edifice; a superb colonnade

  • This champagne is superb.

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Origin

adjective

Learned borrowing from Latin superbus.