superb

/suːˈpɜːb/ (bre, ipa) · /suːˈpɜːrb/ (ame, ipa) · /su̇-ˈpərb/ (ame, mw)

superb — adjective

  • superbpositive
  • more superbcomparative
  • most superbsuperlative

1. Extremely good; of the very highest quality or standard — used when something is

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Extremely good; of the very highest quality or standard — used when something is clearly better than most things of its kind.

例句

Bilal said the view from the mountain top was superb, stretching miles in every direction.

The little Italian restaurant received a superb review from the city's food critic.

superb + noun (review)

同義詞
  • excellent

    more general and slightly less intense; works in more contexts

  • outstanding

    emphasises that something clearly stands out from others, especially in competitive settings

  • magnificent

    conveys grandeur and visual impressiveness, often for buildings, scenery, or large achievements

  • splendid

    slightly old-fashioned; suggests dignified beauty or admirable accomplishment

反義詞
  • terrible

    the opposite extreme — of the lowest quality

  • awful

    very bad, the opposite of excellent

  • poor

    below average quality, much weaker than superb

文法句型

superb + noun

be + superb

用法筆記

Frequently used to describe experiences (views, meals, service) or outcomes (performance, results) at the highest level. Unlike 'good' or 'great', 'superb' is best reserved for situations that genuinely stand out at the top — using it for ordinary pleasant experiences can sound exaggerated.

常見錯誤

❌I think this is a superb idea.
✅I think this is a great idea.
💡'superb' is less natural for abstract ideas; it is more typical with concrete experiences like meals, performances, views, or service.