1
a
: of high grade or quality
b
—used as a generalized term of approval
a super cook
2
: very large or powerful
a super atomic bomb
3
: exhibiting the characteristics of its type to an extreme or excessive degree
super secrecy
1
[by shortening]
a
: supernumerary
especially
: a supernumerary actor
b
: superintendent, supervisor
especially
: the superintendent of an apartment building
2
[short for obsolete superhive]
: a removable upper story of a beehive
3
[super entry 1]
: a superfine grade or extra large size
4
[origin unknown]
: a thin loosely woven open-meshed starched cotton fabric used especially for reinforcing books
1
a(1)
: over and above : higher in quantity, quality, or degree than : more than
superhuman
(2)
: in addition : extra
supertax
b(1)
: exceeding or so as to exceed a norm
superheat
(2)
: in or to an extreme or excessive degree or intensity
supersubtle
c
: surpassing all or most others of its kind
superhighway
2
a
: situated or placed above, on, or at the top of
superlunary
specifically
: situated on the dorsal side of
b
: next above or higher
supertonic
3
: having the (specified) ingredient present in a large or unusually large proportion
superphosphate
4
: constituting a more inclusive category than that specified
superfamily
5
: superior in status, title, or position
superpower
Synonyms
Adjective
- astronomical
- astronomic
- Brobdingnagian
- bumper
- colossal
- cosmic
- cosmical
- cyclopean
- elephantine
- enormous
- galactic
- gargantuan
- giant
- gigantesque
- gigantic
- grand
- herculean
- heroic
- heroical
- Himalayan
- huge
- humongous
- humungous
- immense
- jumbo
- king-size
- king-sized
- leviathan
- mammoth
- massive
- mega
- mighty
- monster
- monstrous
- monumental
- mountainous
- oceanic
- pharaonic
- planetary
- prodigious
- super-duper
- supersize
- supersized
- titanic
- tremendous
- vast
- vasty
- walloping
- whacking
- whopping
Adverb
- achingly
- almighty
- archly
- awful
- awfully
- badly
- beastly
- blisteringly
- bone
- colossally
- corking
- cracking
- damn
- damned
- dang
- deadly
- desperately
- eminently
- enormously
- especially
- ever
- exceedingly
- exceeding
- extra
- extremely
- fabulously
- fantastically
- far
- fiercely
- filthy
- frightfully
- full
- greatly
- heavily
- highly
- hugely
- immensely
- incredibly
- intensely
- jolly
- majorly
- mightily
- mighty
- monstrous [chiefly dialect]
- mortally
- most
- much
- particularly
- passing
- rattling
- real
- really
- right
- roaring
- roaringly
- seriously
- severely
- so
- sore
- sorely
- spanking
- specially
- stinking
- such
- supremely
- surpassingly
- terribly
- that
- thumping
- too
- unco
- uncommonly
- vastly
- very
- vitally
- way
- whacking
- wicked
- wildly
Examples of super in a Sentence
Adjective
We had a super time.
“Yes, I'd love to come.” “Super! I'll see you later.”
Adverb
my computer is super slow this morning
Recent Examples on the Web
Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Álvarez will face an undefeated former champion from Tijuana, Munguia, who says little and has only shown respect for his prizefighter opponent when discussing the super middleweight contest this Saturday (5 p.m., DAZN PPV, PPV.com) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
Over nine months, Timothy Mellon gave $5 million donations that alternate between super PACs supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
The Biden campaign would prefer a one-on-one match up with Trump and super PACs are cropping up on the left to attack Kennedy's record.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
Meghan is a super talent too, and she's got a great sense of humor.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Jennifer Garner recently opened up to People about her super relatable Mother’s Day request from her three teenage kids.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2024
After Emily’s List endorsed Porter, the group’s super PAC spent more than $241,000 on ads and mailers to support her.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
But Mackenzie has received substantial outside support to the tune of almost half a million dollars from Americans for Prosperity Action, a libertarian super PAC founded by the Koch brothers.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2024
Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Li Auto is also touting a new Qilin 5C battery, jointly developed with CATL, that can achieve a driving range of 500 kilometers after just 12 minutes charging in a Li Auto super charging stall.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 4 Mar. 2024
In desperation, a Republican super PAC hired private plowing companies to clear certain streets.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2024
There’s just something irresistible about those brass buttons, no?
2/9
J.Crew Rosette Side-Cutout One-Piece Swimsuit
A super on trend suit, this one-piece puts the ever popular rosette on full display.
—Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2024
Tatjana Patitz, One of the Original Supermodels, Has Died
The untimely passing of the German-Estonian beauty stayed in the news, when her fellow supers were the subjects of a four-part Apple TV+ docuseries.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2023
Oprah Winfrey was photographed this summer hopping off David Geffen’s luxury super yacht, the Rising Sun, for a meal at Lo Scoglio.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Oct. 2023
The Marvels star Iman Vellani isn’t going to waste her time on things outside of her (super) power.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2023
Plus, the pair got to watch Kendall Jenner–the new-gen super in the family—close the show in sleek suiting and oversized shades.
—Alex Kessler, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2023
Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The rocking horse is super durable; my family used it indoors and outdoors, thanks to its robust plastic material.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 7 May 2024
Not just Miami, but there’s lots of hot pockets in South Florida and the Carolinas that are super hot.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 6 May 2024
This is how all spills happen at my house too: super passive-aggressively.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 May 2024
At the afterparty, Shayk went super casual in a white tank top and gray sweatpants.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Designed with a super soft fabric, roomy front pockets, and a thick flattering waistband, these pants will keep you feeling supported and comfortable on any travel day.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
Purchasing a run-of-the-mill Patek can be a rather onerous process, so being allowed to purchase a rare piece like the Grandmaster Chime is nigh on impossible, even for the super rich.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024
Middle: To ensure absorbency, this layer should be made of microfiber super absorbent fabric such as cotton, bamboo, or wool.
—Nicole Crawford, Verywell Health, 6 May 2024
Adjective
Best Beauty Deals Everything from drugstore darlings to luxe beauty gems are on super sale right now.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Álvarez will face an undefeated former champion from Tijuana, Munguia, who says little and has only shown respect for his prizefighter opponent when discussing the super middleweight contest this Saturday (5 p.m., DAZN PPV, PPV.com) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
Over nine months, Timothy Mellon gave $5 million donations that alternate between super PACs supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
The Biden campaign would prefer a one-on-one match up with Trump and super PACs are cropping up on the left to attack Kennedy's record.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
Meghan is a super talent too, and she's got a great sense of humor.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Jennifer Garner recently opened up to People about her super relatable Mother’s Day request from her three teenage kids.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2024
After Emily’s List endorsed Porter, the group’s super PAC spent more than $241,000 on ads and mailers to support her.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
But Mackenzie has received substantial outside support to the tune of almost half a million dollars from Americans for Prosperity Action, a libertarian super PAC founded by the Koch brothers.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2024
Noun
Back on Seventh Street, a guy who looked like a super was standing in front of a building, talking on his phone.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Li Auto is also touting a new Qilin 5C battery, jointly developed with CATL, that can achieve a driving range of 500 kilometers after just 12 minutes charging in a Li Auto super charging stall.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 4 Mar. 2024
In desperation, a Republican super PAC hired private plowing companies to clear certain streets.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2024
There’s just something irresistible about those brass buttons, no?
2/9
J.Crew Rosette Side-Cutout One-Piece Swimsuit
A super on trend suit, this one-piece puts the ever popular rosette on full display.
—Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2024
Tatjana Patitz, One of the Original Supermodels, Has Died
The untimely passing of the German-Estonian beauty stayed in the news, when her fellow supers were the subjects of a four-part Apple TV+ docuseries.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2023
Oprah Winfrey was photographed this summer hopping off David Geffen’s luxury super yacht, the Rising Sun, for a meal at Lo Scoglio.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Oct. 2023
The Marvels star Iman Vellani isn’t going to waste her time on things outside of her (super) power.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2023
Plus, the pair got to watch Kendall Jenner–the new-gen super in the family—close the show in sleek suiting and oversized shades.
—Alex Kessler, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2023
Adverb
The Birkenstock Arizona is super customizable thanks to adjustable straps and a cushioned cork footbed that molds to your feet, and the rubber sole gives it considerable grip and traction for added stability.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The rocking horse is super durable; my family used it indoors and outdoors, thanks to its robust plastic material.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 7 May 2024
Not just Miami, but there’s lots of hot pockets in South Florida and the Carolinas that are super hot.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 6 May 2024
This is how all spills happen at my house too: super passive-aggressively.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 May 2024
At the afterparty, Shayk went super casual in a white tank top and gray sweatpants.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Designed with a super soft fabric, roomy front pockets, and a thick flattering waistband, these pants will keep you feeling supported and comfortable on any travel day.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
Purchasing a run-of-the-mill Patek can be a rather onerous process, so being allowed to purchase a rare piece like the Grandmaster Chime is nigh on impossible, even for the super rich.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024
Middle: To ensure absorbency, this layer should be made of microfiber super absorbent fabric such as cotton, bamboo, or wool.
—Nicole Crawford, Verywell Health, 6 May 2024
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super
1 of 4 adjective
su·per
ˈsü-pər 
1
—used as an overall term of approval
a super cook
2
: very large or powerful
a super atomic bomb
3
: showing the characteristics of its type to an extreme degree
super secrecy
super
2 of 4 noun1
: an actor not listed with the regular cast
2
super
3 of 4 adverb1
: very entry 2 sense 1, extremely
a super fast car
2
: to a degree exceeding the usual or normal
super critical
super-
4 of 4 prefix1
a
: over and above : higher in quantity, quality, or degree than : more than
superfine
superhuman
b
: exceeding or so as to exceed what is usual or normal
supercool
c
: bigger, better, or more important than others of the same kind
superhighway
superstar
2
a
: situated or placed above, on, or at the top of
superimpose
b
: next above or higher
supertonic
Etymology
Prefix
derived from Latin super "over, above"
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