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Superb

UK /["/suːˈpɜːb/"]/US /["/suːˈpɜːrb/"]/

Definition

excellent; of very good quality

In simple words: very good or excellent

Examples

  • a superb player
  • The car's in superb condition.
  • His performance was absolutely superb.
  • You look superb.
  • The cuisine is absolutely superb.
  • It was a superb goal, scored just seconds before half-time.
  • The facilities at the hotel are quite superb.
  • a country cottage in a superb location

Usage notes

Use 'superb' in positive contexts to describe things that are exceptionally good, often with a touch of elegance. Avoid in casual or everyday speech, where simpler words like 'great' are more common.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Sounds like 'super' with a 'b' — think of something that is 'super' in every way.

Collocations

  • be
  • look
  • sound
  • really
  • absolutely
  • quite

Synonyms

  • excellent
  • outstanding
  • exceptional
  • fantastic
  • wonderful

Antonyms

  • poor
  • mediocre
  • bad

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'superb' and 'superbowl'
  • Using 'superb' in negative contexts
  • Overusing it in casual settings