superb
/suːˈpɜːb/adjective
उच्चारण सूपर्ब
उत्कृष्ट, शानदार
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excellent; extremely good or impressive
उत्कृष्ट, शानदार
- a superb performance
- The chef prepared a superb meal for the guests.
- The view from the hill was superb.
+ 2 more examples
- He played a superb innings of 120 not out.
- The hotel offers superb food and friendly service.
Synonyms excellent outstanding magnificent splendid exceptional
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
superb (adjective, strong)
Superb means excellent, and it is already a very strong word. It is used before a noun or after be.
'Superb' का अर्थ उत्कृष्ट है, और यह पहले से ही बहुत प्रबल शब्द है। यह noun से पहले या be के बाद आता है।
- The chef cooked a superb meal.
- The view from the hill was superb.
not graded: no 'very superb'
Superb is an extreme adjective, so we do not normally say very superb. Use absolutely, really or simply superb.
'Superb' चरम adjective है, इसलिए सामान्यतः 'very superb' नहीं कहते। 'Absolutely', 'really' या केवल 'superb' का प्रयोग करें।
- Her performance was absolutely superb.
- The food was really superb.
superb at / in / for
Use at for a skill, in for a place or field, and for for purpose.
कौशल के लिए 'at', स्थान या क्षेत्र के लिए 'in' और उद्देश्य के लिए 'for' आता है।
- Arjun is superb at cricket.
- The hotel is superb for families.
superbly (adverb)
The adverb superbly modifies verbs and adjectives, as in superbly played or superbly dressed.
Adverb 'superbly' verbs और adjectives को बदलता है, जैसे superbly played या superbly dressed।
- The orchestra played superbly.
- She was superbly prepared for the interview.
+Collocations 4
superb + noun
viewperformanceservicequalitytalentmeal
- The hotel offers superb service.
adverb + superb
absolutelyreallyquitesimplytrulyjust
- The match was simply superb.
superbly + adjective / participle
performedorganisedwrittenfitequippedacted
- The library is superbly equipped.
look / sound / taste + superb
looksoundtastefeelbe
- The biryani tasted superb.
“More examples 5
- Radhika gave a superb speech at the annual day.
राधिका ने वार्षिकोत्सव में उत्कृष्ट भाषण दिया।
- The batsman played a superb innings in the final.
बल्लेबाज़ ने फ़ाइनल में शानदार पारी खेली।
- The view of the Himalayas from the guesthouse was superb.
अतिथि-गृह से हिमालय का दृश्य अद्भुत था।
- The film has superb music and fine acting.
फ़िल्म का संगीत शानदार और अभिनय उत्तम है।
- It was a superb piece of work by a young designer.
यह एक युवा डिज़ाइनर का उत्कृष्ट कार्य था।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ The performance was very superb.
✓ The performance was absolutely superb.
Superb is already extreme, so avoid very; use absolutely or really.
'Superb' पहले से चरम adjective है, इसलिए 'very' से बचें; 'absolutely' या 'really' लिखें।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Superb, excellent and splendid are all praise words, but differ in strength.
Superb, excellent और splendid प्रशंसा के शब्द हैं, पर बल में भिन्न हैं।
Of the highest quality, often for something you enjoy.
सर्वोच्च गुणवत्ता का, अक्सर आनंद देने वाली वस्तु के लिए।
- The dinner was superb.
Very good, but a calmer, more general word.
बहुत अच्छा, पर अधिक शांत और सामान्य शब्द।
- She got excellent marks.
Impressive and grand, often for sights or events.
प्रभावशाली और भव्य, प्रायः दृश्यों या आयोजनों के लिए।
- The palace is a splendid sight.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
su·perb
?Which word?
Keep the excellent words together: superb, outstanding, exceptional, splendid, magnificent, sublime (of very great excellence), first-rate, top-notch (informal).
उत्कृष्ट के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: superb, outstanding, exceptional, splendid, magnificent, sublime (अत्यंत श्रेष्ठ, उदात्त), first-rate, top-notch (अनौपचारिक)।
§Grammar and usage
Superb is an absolute adjective, so avoid 'very superb' or 'more superb' (like unique, perfect, excellent).
Superb absolute adjective है, इसलिए 'very superb' या 'more superb' से बचें (unique, perfect, excellent की तरह)।