superb

adjective (superb; more superb, most superb — rare); adverb form: superbly

«superb» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Extremely good; excellent. tree →
Very grand and beautiful to look at. tree →

In the lessons

A strong word of praise: in stories and reports it tells the reader something was far better than ordinary. Teachers write «Superb work!» on a page; sports commentators say «a superb goal». It is stronger than «good» and «great» and a little more formal than «awesome». Phrases: «in superb condition», «a superb view», «superb!».

Examples

What a superb drawing of the dragon! tree →
The goalkeeper made a superb save in the last minute. tree →
From the top of the hill there was a superb view of the lake. tree →
Your spelling test was superb — full marks. tree →
The castle stands in superb grounds with gardens and a maze. tree →
She sang superbly at the school concert. tree →
The old bike is still in superb condition. tree →
For seven days the whole nation mourned, and then the ashes of the princess were buried with great pomp, and a superb tomb was raised over her. tree →

Note

Usually not used with «very» because it already means «extremely good» (say «absolutely superb»). Stress on the second syllable: su-PERB. Do not confuse with «super» (informal, «really good») or «superior» (better than another).

On Mova

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