super

1 of 4

adjective

su·​per ˈsü-pər How to pronounce super (audio)
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

super

2 of 4

noun

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

super

3 of 4

adverb

1
: very, extremely
a super fast car
2
: to an excessive degree

super-

4 of 4

prefix

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

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
Adjective
Belos Chunky Platform Lace-Up Sneakers The Belos Chunky Platform Lace-Up Sneakers have a very functional and super sneaky detail — black rubber soles. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024 Choosing which products to buy and avoid is still the consumer’s greater super power. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Mar. 2024 In treats like cookies, crackers, and flatbreads, where a super light texture isn’t the goal, homemade oat flour is perfectly fine. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024 Turning Point makes abundantly clear that both super powers did plenty of dirty Cold War deeds, and that none of them were dirt cheap, as a glance at the American nuclear bill will attest. Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2024 There are hourly, daily, and super jackpots for players to grab. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024 The set is a collaborative affair with Ty Dolla $ign, as the two formed a new super duo called ¥$. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Now, Krumholtz has his sights set on another Fantastic Four character: the villainous Mole Man, who served as the antagonist in the super quartet’s very first comic book issue in 1961. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2024 Swift and Lively were spotted at Allegiant Stadium in semi-coordinate red looks, with Swift topping off her Reputation black 'fit with a red WEAR by Erin Andrews Chiefs jacket, while Lively went full super fan in a red and white tracksuit. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2024
Noun
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 She's shown a few times on screen in scenes from the '90s — including while filming the iconic music video, as well as in photoshoots with the featured supers. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
Adverb
So the goal is to remain just a little hungry but never get super full. Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024 There’s a cool upcoming chip that does AI super efficiently by mixing its memory and computing resources. Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2024 This Weekend 09 of 11 Marbled Masterpieces These marbled Mother's Day cards are super fun to create! Nicole Harris, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024 The first time Nate had come over, Nate got super excited and wanted to do something on it. Ade Adeniji, SPIN, 20 Mar. 2024 These are super lightweight and made with eco-friendly bioplastic (primarily wheat straw). Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024 The mask is super easy to use and an excellent choice for beginners who want to reap the benefits of a foot mask but not quite step into (literally) the world of peels. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 Rather than constantly flipping your pillows to try and get the cool side, consider giving yourself a luxurious upgrade with this super breathable pillow from SIJO. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2024 Jellycat Bashful Beige Bunny Buy on Amazon $28 Buy on Nordstrom $28 $30 Irresistibly cute and super soft, this bunny is sure to become a favorite stuffie for years to come, from babyhood to the big kid stage. Maya Polton, Parents, 8 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

super-

Adverb

super-

Prefix

Latin, over, above, in addition, from super over, above, on top of — more at over

First Known Use

Adjective

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of super was in 1838

Dictionary Entries Near super

Cite this Entry

“Super.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/super. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

super

1 of 4 adjective
su·​per ˈsü-pər How to pronounce super (audio)
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 noun
1
: an actor not listed with the regular cast
2

super

3 of 4 adverb
1
: 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 prefix
1
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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