superb
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
extremely good or of the highest quality.
of the highest quality; exceptionally good or first-rate.
Simple“The hotel provided superb service throughout our entire stay.”
In context“The soloist gave a superb performance, demonstrating a level of technical mastery that left the audience in stunned silence.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
very impressive and grand in appearance.
characterised by grandeur, magnificence, or stately beauty.
Simple“The palace was a superb example of ancient architecture.”
In context“The cathedral's superb proportions and intricate stonework make it one of the most significant historical landmarks in the region.”
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
acting as if you are better than other people.
showing an arrogant or haughty attitude toward others.
Simple“The count gave a superb nod to the servants as he passed.”
In context“In the old novel, the villain was described as having a superb disdain for anyone of a lower social class.”
UsageThis sense is rarely found in modern speech and is mostly encountered in 18th or 19th-century literature.
“Moreover, no key player has been sold this summer, team spirit is superb and pre-season performances have been reassuringly convincing.”
“It was no great surprise when, from Ryoya Morishita’s superb right-wing cross, McLoughlin headed beyond Dan Bentley to equalise.”
Learned borrowing from Latin superbus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.