For example, they do not have to go to a stadium to see the World Series or the Super Bowl because they can enjoy watching the games in their own living rooms.
Source: tatoeba (40777)
Super
/ˈsypɑ/
Synonyms for "super" (207 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (42)
Strong matches (62)
Adverb(2 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (103)
markedmarvellousmarvelousmediummonitormostmuteneatniftynoncommissioned officeroctavooctodecimoof choiceone up onout of this worldoutstandingoveroverfulloverlyoverman
Show 61 more words
overmuchoverseerporterproctorquartorarerattlingrippingrivalingroyalsensationalsextodecimosirdarsixteenmosizeslave driverspear-carriersplendidsplendiferousstand instand-instandbysterlingstraw bossstrikinglysubforemansubstitutesupesuperbsupereminentsuperexcellentsuperfinesuperintendentsuperiorsuperlativesupernumerarysupervisorsupportsupporting actorsupporting castsurpassingsurpassinglysurveyorswelltaskmasterterrifictootoppingtranscendenttranscendentaltranscendingtremendoustwelvemounderstudyundulyuppervisitorwalk onwalk-onwalking gentlemanwonderful
Prefix(4 words)
mega-over-sur-ultra-
Noun(13 words)
okayon-site manageroutstandingoverseerprefixal formrightsuperbsuperintendentsuperiorsuperssupervisorverywonderful
Adverb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a cut above, a-one, above, above, ace.
- Sentence evidence is available for super, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "super".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "super"
Keep "super" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "super" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "super", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "super" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
18 entriesacknowledgementadjectiveadjective of hierarchycaretakerconversational markerdegree adverbdegree modifierexclamationhierarchical descriptorinformal expressioninterjectionmorphologyoccupational rolepersonpositionpragmatic marker
Showing 16 of 18 words.
More specific
23 entriesacknowledgement interjectionbuilding managerbuilding supervisorconcession exclamationdepartment headdormitory managerenthusiastic responseforemanimmenselyon-site supervisorpraise interjectionreallysuperb qualitysuperchargedsuperconductivesupercooled
Showing 16 of 23 words.
Collocations
19 entriesShowing 16 of 19 words.
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
10 entriessimilar
4 entriesSample sentences
28 total sentences available.
Who do you think will win this year's Super Bowl?
Source: tatoeba (243073)
He is doing a super job.
Source: tatoeba (284521)
ODS super alloy is produced by the mechanical alloy method following powder metallurgy.
Source: tatoeba (326781)
Showing 4 of 28 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "super"?
Closest matches include a cut above, a-one, above, above, ace.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "super"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.