superb — excellent; of very high quality
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: excellent; of very high quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /suːˈpɜːrb/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking is superb - even Gordon Ramsay would cry tears of joy!
- The weather was superb for our picnic yesterday.
- She gave a superb presentation that impressed all the judges.
superb
ADJECTIVE[/suːˈpɜːrb/]
excellent; of very high quality
The chef presents a superb dish, and everyone at the table is amazed.
A superb performance leaves the whole crowd superb.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'superbus' meaning 'proud' or 'haughty,' which comes from 'super' (over, above) combined with a root related to pride or arrogance.
Breakdown
super- (over, above) + -b (root element from Latin superbus) = superb
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking is superb - even Gordon Ramsay would cry tears of joy!”
“The weather was superb for our picnic yesterday.”
“She gave a superb presentation that impressed all the judges.”
“This pizza is superb! It's so good, I might propose to it.”
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