Super

/ˈsuːpər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
a person or thing that is super or excellent.
He thinks of himself as a real super who can achieve anything.
a prefix used to indicate an enhanced or greater version of something.
In the comic books, superheroes often have superpowers that set them apart.
adjective
of the highest degree or quality; excellent.
She is a super athlete, winning gold medals in every competition.
above, over, or beyond; superior in quality or degree.
The super moon appeared larger and brighter than usual last night.
informal: extremely good or impressive.
The movie was super fun and kept everyone laughing.
adverb
extremely; very.
That was super nice of you to help me with my project.

Etymology

From Latin 'super', meaning 'above' or 'over'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

superman:
A man with extraordinary powers.
superbowl:
The championship game of the National Football League.
superstar:
A person who is extremely famous and successful in their field.

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Slang Meanings

Used to express enthusiasm or happiness about something.
That concert was super!
Exceedingly cool or interesting.
That movie was super!