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superbness

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su·perb  (s-pûrb)
adj.
1. Of unusually high quality; excellent: a superb wine; superb skill.
2. Majestic; imposing: The cheetah is a superb animal.
3. Rich; luxurious.

[Latin superbus, arrogant, superior; see uper in Indo-European roots.]

su·perbly adv.
su·perbness n.
Translations
superbness
nGroßartigkeit f; (of quality, food also)Vorzüglichkeit f


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