Superbest: meaning, definitions and examples
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superbest
[ ˈsuːpərˌbɛst ]
rating, quality
The term 'superbest' is an informal, non-standard adjective used to denote something that is considered the absolute best among a group or category. It often combines the prefix 'super-' which signifies superiority or excellence, with 'best,' the superlative form of good. Though not commonly recognized in formal dictionaries, 'superbest' is occasionally used in marketing or colloquial speech to emphasize exceptional quality or performance. However, due to its informal nature, it may not be widely understood or accepted.
Synonyms
excellent, exceptional, outstanding, top-notch.
Examples of usage
- This is the superbest pizza I've ever tasted.
- She gave her superbest effort in the competition.
- For superbest results, follow the instructions carefully.
Translations
Translations of the word "superbest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superior
- excelente
- fantástico
🇮🇳 सर्वश्रेष्ठ
- अति उत्तम
- महान
🇩🇪 superb
- ausgezeichnet
- fantastisch
🇮🇩 super
- terbaik
- hebat
🇺🇦 супер
- найкращий
- чудовий
🇵🇱 super
- najlepszy
- doskonały
🇯🇵 スーパー
- 最高
- 素晴らしい
🇫🇷 super
- meilleur
- excellent
🇪🇸 súper
- mejor
- excelente
🇹🇷 süper
- en iyi
- harika
🇰🇷 슈퍼
- 최고
- 환상적인
🇸🇦 فائق
- الأفضل
- رائع
🇨🇿 super
- nejlepší
- vynikající
🇸🇰 super
- najlepší
- vynikajúci
🇨🇳 超级
- 最佳
- 优秀
🇸🇮 super
- najboljši
- odličen
🇮🇸 ofur
- bestur
- frábær
🇰🇿 супер
- ең жақсы
- керемет
🇬🇪 სუპერ
- საუკეთესო
- შესანიშნავი
🇦🇿 super
- ən yaxşı
- möhtəşəm
🇲🇽 súper
- mejor
- excelente
Etymology
The word 'superbest' is a portmanteau derived from the combination of 'super' and 'best.' The prefix 'super-' originates from Latin 'super,' meaning 'above' or 'over,' denoting superiority. The word 'best' comes from the Old English 'betst,' which is the superlative form of 'good.' Historically, the formation of such compounds to emphasize a heightened quality is not uncommon in the English language. However, the usage of 'superbest' is largely informal and may have emerged in modern vernacular to create an emphasis in a playful or hyperbolic manner. Its lack of formal recognition in standard dictionaries reflects its status as more of a colloquial expression rather than an established term.