superman

noun
UK: /ˈsuːpərmæn/
US: /ˈsuːpərmæn/

  1. A fictional hero with superhuman powers.

    1. The kid wants to be superman. [ ] [ ]
    2. Every child dreams of being a superman who can save the world from villains. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person with exceptional strength, abilities, or qualities.

    1. He is a superman in math. [ ] [ ]
    2. She approached the project like a superman, displaying incredible energy and competence. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hero genius prodigy
superman verb

  1. To perform or act with superhuman abilities; to excel beyond normal human capabilities.

    1. He tried to superman the task. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete seemingly supermanned his way through the competition, defying all expectations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "superman" in English means: A fictional hero with superhuman powers., A person with exceptional strength, abilities, or qualities..

The phonetic transcription of "superman" is /ˈsuːpərmæn/ in British English and /ˈsuːpərmæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "superman": hero, genius, prodigy.

Example usage of "superman": "The kid wants to be superman.". More examples on the page.