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superb

su·perb [ soo púrb, sə púrb ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. excellent: of the highest quality

2. grand: impressive in size or appearance

3. sumptuous: rich and sumptuous in appearance or detail

[Mid-16th century. Via French< Latin superbus "proud, superior" < super "over, above"]

su·perb·ly adverb
su·perb·ness noun
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