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Meaning of "superb" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SUPERB

From Old French superbe, from Latin superbus distinguished, from super above.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SUPERB

superb  [sʊˈpɜːb] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUPERB

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Superb is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SUPERB MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of superb in the English dictionary

The first definition of superb in the dictionary is surpassingly good; excellent. Other definition of superb is majestic or imposing. Superb is also magnificently rich; luxurious.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUPERB


acerb
əˈsɜːb
adverb
ˈædˌvɜːb
blurb
blɜːb
burb
bɜːb
curb
kɜːb
disturb
dɪˈstɜːb
exurb
ˈɛksɜːb
herb
hɜːb
kerb
kɜːb
Loeb
lɜːb
perturb
pəˈtɜːb
potherb
ˈpɒtˌhɜːb
proverb
ˈprɒvɜːb
refurb
ˈriːˌfɜːb
reverb
ˈriːvɜːb
Serb
sɜːb
suburb
ˈsʌbɜːb
urb
ɜːb
verb
vɜːb
willowherb
ˈwɪləʊˌhɜːb

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUPERB

superatom
superb blue wren
superbad
superbank
superbazaar
superbazar
superbike
superbitch
superbity
superblock
superbly
superbness
superboard
superbold
superbomb
superbomber
superbrain
superbrat
superbright
superbug

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUPERB

auxiliary verb
cowherb
Croato-Serb
hairy willowherb
linking verb
phrasal verb
preverb
reflexive verb
rosebay willowherb
sentence adverb
weak verb

Synonyms and antonyms of superb in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SUPERB»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «superb» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of superb

Translation of «superb» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUPERB

Find out the translation of superb to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of superb from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «superb» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

卓越的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

espléndido
570 millions of speakers

English

superb
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शानदार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُـمْتَاز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

великолепный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

excelente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চমত্কার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

superbe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hebat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

hervorragend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

すばらしい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

훌륭한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

paling apik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cực ấn tượng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சூப்பர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भव्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

muhteşem
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

superbo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wspaniały
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

грандіозний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

superb
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

έξοχος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

uitstekende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

storartad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

superb
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of superb

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUPERB»

The term «superb» is very widely used and occupies the 6.715 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUPERB» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «superb» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «superb» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about superb

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10 QUOTES WITH «SUPERB»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word superb.
1
Christiane Amanpour
'm thrilled to be joining the incredible team at ABC News. Being asked to anchor 'This Week' and the superb tradition started by David Brinkley, is a tremendous and rare honor, and I look forward to discussing the great domestic and international issues of the day.
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Francesca Annis
Sometimes sushi is just superb, and other times there's nothing like a great big steak. It depends where your taste buds are at the time.
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Paddy Ashdown
It was a superb agreement to end a war, but a very bad agreement to make a state. From now on, we have to part company with Dayton and try to build a modern democratic state, for which I have tried to lay the foundations.
4
John Banville
I read Nietzsche when I was a teenager and then I went back to reading him when I was in my thirties, and his voice spoke directly to me. Nietzsche is such a superb literary artist.
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David D. Burns
Learning to accept failure on multiple levels is, to my way of thinking, the key to become a world-class therapist. But that means humility, and setting your ego aside, while you develop superb new technical skills.
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Dick Button
That's what really makes great skating competitions. When you have two top skaters in good form giving superb performances.
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Timothy Dalton
'Gone With The Wind' is one of the all-time greats. Read Margaret Mitchell's book and watch the film again; it's a soap opera in all its glory. It is superb and memorable.
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David Ginola
I went see the horror thriller, Hannibal. I am a massive fan of Anthony Hopkins. He is superb in the film.
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Alec Guinness
A superb tenor voice, like a silver trumpet muffled in silk.
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Simon Hoggart
Some government expenditure actually makes a profit. Our theatre leads the world. Loads of tourists must be attracted by the fact that you could spend a week in London doing nothing but visit superb museums and galleries, free.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUPERB»

Discover the use of superb in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to superb and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Superb Book of Boys Names
Allied to this, is information on diminutive and altered forms of favored and less known names including classical ones.
Oren Davies, 2008
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But the Crackling is Superb, An Anthology on Food and Drink ...
This paperback edition is being issued for new generations of readers to enjoy. Almost all of the articles included were written especially for this book.
Nicholas Kurti, Giana Kurti, 1997
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How to Teach Your Baby to Be Physically Superb
Provides an overview of mobility development in children and offers suggestions on how to enhance a child's physical abilities.
Glenn J. Doman, Douglas Doman, Bruce Hagy, 2006
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Dan Sater's Mediterranean Home Plans: 65 Superb Designs in ...
The dramatic and inspiring details of New Mediterranean architecture leap of the pages in this stunning collection of homes by Dan F. Sater II, AIBD, one of the most recognized and influential home designers in North America.
Dan Sater, 2005
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The Way to Make Wine: How to Craft Superb Table Wines at Home
Geared to everyday wine lovers who want to drink well, save money, and impress their friends, this book reveals everything needed to make delicious wines-both reds and whites-from start to finish.
Sheridan Warrick, 2010
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Transforming Early Learners into Superb Readers: Promoting ...
Transforming Early Learners into Superb Readers: Promoting Literacy at School, at Home, and within the Community aids elementary educators, reading specialists, school administrators, private and public educators, parents, and caregivers ...
Andrea M. Nelson-Royes, 2012
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250 Superb Pies and Pastries
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Various, 2010
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The Alpha Lipoic Acid Breakthrough: The Superb Antioxidant ...
Revealing the science behind this amazing antioxidant, Alpha Lipoic Acid Breakthrough provides a plan of action for improving your health starting now! From the Trade Paperback edition.
Burt Berkson, 2010
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Hancock 'The Superb?'
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Charles Wheeler Denison, George B. Herbert, 2009
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Superb Maine Soups: Innovative Recipes from Simple to Sumptuous
Superb Maine Soups offers 100 recipes to inspire anyone who appreciates the pleasure of transforming wholesome, locally produced ingredients into a nourishing meal meant for sharing with friends and family.
Cynthia Finnemore Simonds, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUPERB»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term superb is used in the context of the following news items.
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Car review: 2015 Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TDi 190 4x4 Laurin …
Skoda execs like the old Superb, but even they will admit that good looks were never high up on the car's agenda. They've made it up to the new Superb to ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
2
Skoda Superb Estate Reviewed – Is It “The Poor Man's Audi A6 …
The Skoda Superb now looks a lot sharper and crisper than its predecessor, a car Americans thought already felt premium. It's not spectacular in any way, but it's ... «Carscoops, Jul 15»
3
Skoda Superb Estate diesel review
The Superb Estate is a shining example of the company that Skoda has become. A company that knows precisely what its customers want - loads of space, ... «AutoExpress, Jul 15»
4
All-New Skoda Superb Earns 5-Stars In Euro NCAP Crash Tests [w …
In case your luck runs out and you end up crashing your new Superb, up to 9 airbags, a more rigid body and optimized crumple zones will take care of you as far ... «Carscoops, Jun 15»
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New Skoda Superb Estate is very large
Good news for those with a love of umbrellas and the need to transport an enormous quantity of matter: the new Skoda Superb Estate is here. And it's predictably ... «Top Gear, May 15»
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New 2015 Skoda Superb Estate names its price
Exactly one month ago, we got behind the wheel of the all-new Skoda Superb hatch, and were impressed by its civilised road manners, gargantuan boot and ... «AutoExpress, Mar 15»
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Skoda Launches Rapid, Octavia, Yeti and Superb Zeal Special …
Skoda Auto India, today, added a special Zeal Edition to all its cars - Yeti, Rapid, Octavia and Superb. While the Zeal Editions of Octavia, Superb and Yeti get all ... «NDTVAuto.com, Mar 15»
8
Americans Get A Taste Of Skoda's Superb In Washigton DC!
You're never going to see a Skoda Superb out on the road in the US because the car and brand never officially sold here. However, what would typical ... «Carscoops, Mar 15»
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Star Wars Battlefront Gameplay Footage Gets "Superb Ovation …
A GREAT show with my friends/partners @GameStop. Superb ovation for latest game play footage on @starwars Battlefront pic.twitter.com/mrGAHcT7VK. «PlayStation LifeStyle, Mar 15»
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Skoda's New Superb Looks Poised To Win Over Both Hearts & Minds
When the all-new Superb broke cover, they said it was "the best Skoda ever". If the past is any indication, this might turn out to be one of the best family oriented ... «Carscoops, Mar 15»

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