: marked to the highest degree by grandeur, excellence, brilliance, or competence
superbly
adverb
superbness
noun
Synonyms of superb
Examples of superb in a Sentence
They've done a superb job.
The performance was absolutely superb.
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Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
And Colman is, as always, superb.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
There’s a tension, too, between the observant realism of Layton’s style and the derivativeness of the plotting, though the three leads, all superb, smooth it over with considerable skill.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Some offer sweeping waterfront views, others cozy corners made for lingering conversations, but all pair superb food with intimate ambiance.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for superb
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“Superb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superb. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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superb
adjective
su·perb
su̇-ˈpərb 
: outstandingly excellent, impressive, or beautiful
superb quality
was a superb pianist
superbly
adverb
superbness
noun
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