🇬🇧🇪🇸 superb - magnífico : English Lesson

Meaning of "superb" ("magnífico"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Superb" means something is excellent, amazing, or the best it can be. It describes things that are really impressive, fantastic, or outstanding in quality.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Dad’s cooking was superb—if you enjoy food that is both burnt and raw at the same time.

My brother’s superb hiding skills mean we still haven’t found him since last Tuesday.

I gave a superb answer in class, but the teacher was asking a completely different question.

My dad’s dancing is superb—if you enjoy watching someone wrestle with gravity.

The dog made a superb escape attempt, but he forgot the door was closed.

A street singer set up under a lamp. She sang with a superb voice; a dog lifted its head. A child clapped, whispering, "Superb!" A passerby stopped, eyes wide at the superb tune. A small crowd grew, smiling at the superb light over the street. The singer bowed; her smile was superb and full of relief.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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