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superman

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsuːpɚmæn/ · UK /ˈsuːpəmæn/

superman means: A man who seems able to do much more than an ordinary person.

noun

EXTRAORDINARY MANB2

A man who seems able to do much more than an ordinary person.

  • You cannot do everything; you are no superman.
  • He felt like a superman after finishing the race.
  • Even a superman would struggle with that workload.

Similar words: superhero

Common phrases: a superman, like a superman

SUPERIOR HUMANC2

An imagined person who develops beyond ordinary human abilities and limits.

  • The philosopher imagined a future superman.
  • Their discussion focused on the idea of the superman.
  • The novel presents its hero as a superman beyond ordinary human limits.

Similar words: übermensch

Common phrases: ideal superman, future superman, nietzsche's superman

Questions about superman

What does superman mean?

A man who seems able to do much more than an ordinary person.

What is superman in other languages?

Türkçe: süpermen · Español: superhombre · Français: surhomme · Deutsch: Supermann · Italiano: superuomo · 日本語: 超人

How do you pronounce superman?

In American English /ˈsuːpɚmæn/; in British English /ˈsuːpəmæn/.

How do you use superman in a sentence?

You cannot do everything; you are no superman. He felt like a superman after finishing the race.

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