superbe

/sy.pɛʁb/

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Translation

superb, magnificent

Word origin

From Latin superbus ('proud, magnificent, haughty'), from super ('above'). The same root gives English 'superb'.

Origin
Latin
Root
superbus
English cognates
superb

Grammar

Masc pluralsuperbes

Examples

.

You have a superb view of the sea from your room.

C' '.

It was a magnificent end-of-year show.

.

She wore a superb red dress at the party.

!

What a magnificent sunset this evening!

.

They did a superb job on this project.

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This word is part of lesson 31.