noun
superman
SOO-per-man/ˈsuːpərmæn/
a man of extraordinary strength or ability
The weightlifter looks like a superman as he raises the immense barbell overhead.
Etymology
The pieces suggest a man beyond ordinary human limits. Used to translate Nietzsche’s ideal of a human being transcending good and evil, the word also denotes someone with extraordinary powers or influence.
More examples
- His skill with numbers makes him the office superman.
- Even a superman needs a break after a long shift.
- The job calls for reliable workers, not supermen.
Forms
superman · supermen
Similar words
- genius
- Emphasizes exceptional intelligence or creativity rather than physical strength.
- powerhouse
- Emphasizes great energy or force, not necessarily extraordinary talent.