/ ˈsuːpə(r); NAmE ; BrE also ˈsjuː-/ adjective , adverb , noun
■ adjective
( informal , becoming old-fashioned ) extremely good :
a super meal
We had a super time in Italy.
She was super (= very kind) when I was having problems.
■ adverb
( informal ) especially; particularly :
He's been super understanding.
■ noun
1.
( BrE , informal ) a superintendent in the police
2.
( NAmE ) a superintendent of a building
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 19th cent.: abbreviation.