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DictionarysuperHigh degree
adverb

super

to an unusually high degree

The soup is super hot.

Etymology
superLatinabove or beyond

The Latin source expresses being above or beyond. Informal English uses it as an intensifier for a degree beyond the ordinary.

More examples

  • She was super excited about the trip.
  • The instructions were super clear.
  • He arrived super early.

Forms

super

Similar words

very
The neutral degree word.
extremely
A more formal expression of high degree.