superbly-constructed
|su-perb-ly-con-struct-ed|
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/suːˈpɜːrbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
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/suːˈpɜːbli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
exceptionally well-built
Etymology
'superbly-constructed' originates from the combination of 'superbly' and 'constructed'. 'Superbly' comes from Latin 'superbus', meaning 'proud, excellent', and 'constructed' from Latin 'construere', meaning 'to build together'.
'superbly' evolved from Latin 'superbus' through Old French 'superbe', and 'constructed' from Latin 'construere' through Middle English 'constructen'.
Initially, 'superbly' meant 'proudly' but evolved to mean 'excellently', while 'constructed' has consistently meant 'built'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
exceptionally well-built or designed.
The building was superbly-constructed, withstanding even the strongest storms.
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Last updated: 2025/03/19 08:19