super

UK: ˈsuːpə | US: ˈsuːpər

Definition

  1. adj. extremely good; excellent

  2. adj. of the highest quality or degree

  3. n. short for "superintendent" (e.g., building supervisor)

  4. n. short for "superhero" or "supernatural being"

Structure
super <above, beyond>
Etymology

Derived from Latin super ("above, beyond"), the word entered English via Old French super- as a prefix. It retains its original sense of superiority or excess (e.g., superior, supernatural). In modern usage, it colloquially intensifies qualities (e.g., superfast, supercool) and stands alone as a term for excellence.

Examples

  1. She did a super job organizing the event.

  2. This car has super fuel efficiency.

  3. The apartment super fixed our leaky faucet.

  4. Kids love dressing up as supers for Halloween.

  5. The team’s performance was simply super.