\Su*perb"\, a. [F. superbe, L. superbus, fr. super over.
See {Super-}.]
1. Grand; magnificent; august; stately; as, a superb edifice;
   a superb colonnade.
2. Rich; elegant; as, superb furniture or decorations.
3. Showy; excellent; grand; as, a superb exhibition.
{Superb paradise bird} (Zo["o]l.), a bird of paradise
   ({Paradis[ae]a, or Lophorina, superba}) having the
   scapulars erectile, and forming a large ornamental tuft on
   each shoulder, and a large gorget of brilliant feathers on
   the breast. The color is deep violet, or nearly black,
   with brilliant green reflections. The gorget is bright
   metallic green.
{Superb warber}. (Zo["o]l.) See {Blue wren}, under {Wren}. --
   {Su*perb"ly}, adv. -- {Su*perb"ness}, n.