1 : characterized by grandeur; "the brilliant court life at Versailles"; "a glorious work of art"; "magnificent cathedrals"; "the splendid coronation ceremony"
2 : surpassingly good; "a superb meal"
3 : dazzlingly beautiful; "a gorgeous Victorian gown"
4 : of surpassing excellence; "a brilliant performance"; "a superb actor"
5 : very good; of the highest quality; "made an excellent speech"; "he was a splendid teacher"; "a first-class mind"
