super
word
/ˈsupɝ/
SOO-pur
/sˈuːpɐ/
SOO-puh
Definition
Super is an informal word meaning very good, excellent, or great. It can also be used before adjectives to mean 'very' or 'extremely,' especially in casual speech.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in casual speech, but less suitable in formal writing. You can say 'super good,' 'super easy,' or simply 'That’s super.' In some contexts, especially in British English, 'the super' can also mean a building superintendent, but that is a separate noun use.
Spanish: genial - súperPortuguese (BR): ótimo - superPortuguese (PT): ótimo - superChinese (Simplified): 极好的 - 超级Chinese (Traditional): 極好的 - 超級Hindi: बहुत बढ़िया - सुपरArabic: رائع - سوبرBengali: চমৎকার - দারুণ - একেবারেRussian: супер - оченьJapanese: すごい - 超Vietnamese: siêu - cựcKorean: 슈퍼 - 정말 - 매우Turkish: süper - çokUrdu: زبردست - بہتIndonesian: super - sangat - luar biasa
Example Sentences
The movie was super.
basic
Your bag is super nice.
basic
This game is super easy.
basic
Thanks for helping me move today—you were super.
natural
The kids were super excited about the trip.
natural
It’s super cold outside, so take a jacket.
natural