superb

adjective

su̇-ˈpərb How to pronounce superb (audio)
Definition of superbnext
as in excellent
of the very best kind the restaurant's baker makes a superb chocolate cake

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How does the adjective superb contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of superb are glorious, gorgeous, resplendent, splendid, and sublime. While all these words mean "extraordinarily or transcendently impressive," superb suggests an excellence reaching the highest conceivable degree.

her singing was superb

When is it sensible to use glorious instead of superb?

While in some cases nearly identical to superb, glorious suggests radiance that heightens beauty or distinction.

a glorious sunset

When might gorgeous be a better fit than superb?

The words gorgeous and superb can be used in similar contexts, but gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color.

a gorgeous red dress

When would resplendent be a good substitute for superb?

In some situations, the words resplendent and superb are roughly equivalent. However, resplendent suggests a glowing or blazing splendor.

resplendent in her jewelry

When is splendid a more appropriate choice than superb?

While the synonyms splendid and superb are close in meaning, splendid implies outshining the usual or customary.

the wedding was a splendid occasion

When can sublime be used instead of superb?

The synonyms sublime and superb are sometimes interchangeable, but sublime implies an exaltation or elevation almost beyond human comprehension.

a vision of sublime beauty

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of superb It's packed with features such as 10fps shooting with reliable autofocus, outstanding image quality across various lighting conditions, and superb 4K video recording with slow-motion capabilities. —Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025 The graphical fidelity is impressive, and the animations are superb, especially on the characters' faces. —Echo Apsey, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Ay, the superb slyness of that last response! —Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025 Kansas’ sixth-year man Jalon Daniels put superb touches on a pair of touchdown passes. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for superb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superb
  1. excellent
  2. wonderful
  3. terrific
  4. fantastic
  5. great
  6. lovely
  7. awesome
  8. fabulous
Adjective
  • Harry Dean Stanton is excellent.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Moisture recovery ranged from good to excellent, with morning relative humidity levels between 55% and 88%.
    — CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • For years, those on the radical left have compared wonderful Americans like Charlie to Nazis and the world’s worst mass murderers and criminals.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Stargazing is a wonderful pursuit that appeals to both the casual and dedicated observer, but views outside of cities are often much clearer and brighter thanks to different levels of light pollution.
    — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • As always, the iPhone takes terrific photos.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Now the Phils are desperate to keep the affable and articulate Ohio native, who has cultivated a reputation as a clubhouse leader and terrific teammate.
    — Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • As Man’s Best Friend gets off to a fantastic start, two of Carpenter’s previous full-lengths either rise across multiple rosters or bounce back onto several tallies.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Liverpool as a city produces fantastic footballers.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Definition of fantastic
Adjective
  • Another great addition is live captions and translation.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Praise feels great, ridicule or people not liking it doesn't.
    — Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of great
Adjective
  • Robbie's French twist updo would be a lovely choice for a bride, while a sky-high style like Cardi B's would be fun for a holiday party.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Beautifully made, with lovely harmony, this is consistently one of the finest examples of Satèn; simply delicious, enjoy over the next three to seven years.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • That rules, actually, that video is awesome.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • But the people there were awesome.
    — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • For all its grand ambitions and notable budget, The Cortège often feels like a fabulous Pinterest board come to life rather than a coherent performance.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • One of these things has intrigue, murder, thrilling cinematography, and fabulous costumes.
    — Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of fabulous

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