superb

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adjective

su·​perb su̇-ˈpərb 

: marked to the highest degree by grandeur, excellence, brilliance, or competence

superbly adverb

superbness noun

superbness

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noun

su·​perb·​ness

plural -es

: the quality or state of being superb

Synonyms of superb

Adjective

• excellent
• wonderful
• terrific
• great
• fantastic
• lovely
• awesome
• fabulous
• beautiful
• marvelous
• stellar
• prime
• fine

Choose the Right Synonym for superb

splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb mean extraordinarily or transcendently impressive.

splendid implies outshining the usual or customary.

the wedding was a splendid occasion

resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor.

resplendent in her jewelry

gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color.

a gorgeous red dress

glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction.

a glorious sunset

sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension.

a vision of sublime beauty

superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree.

her singing was superb

Examples of superb in a Sentence

Adjective

They've done a superb job.

The performance was absolutely superb.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The answer is both, with Wildwood representing a staggering achievement from the company that has given us such superb efforts as Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

Granted, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are superb smartphones, and safe choices if you're used to the status quo. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

Other top-notch touches include 24-hour room service, a superb staff, and a pleasant little gym that includes a sauna and a steam room. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

But there is little doubt Moore would have made a superb interior designer. — Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin superbus excellent, proud, from super above + -bus (akin to Old English bēon to be) — more at over, be

First Known Use

Adjective

1549, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for superb

• disturb
• perturb
• reverb
• blurb
• curb
• erb
• herb
• kerb
• serb
• verb

Kids Definition

superb

adjective

su·​perb su̇-ˈpərb 

: outstandingly excellent, impressive, or beautiful

superb quality

was a superb pianist

superbly adverb

superbness noun