英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
A brief statement of the main points of something.
"She wrote a summary of the book for her class."
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
"The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case."
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
"We love going to the beach during summer."
The highest point of a hill or mountain; a meeting between heads of state or leaders.
"The leaders met at the summit to discuss global issues."
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
"The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges."
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
"In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility."
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
"The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet."
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
"The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight."
The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.
"We usually relax at home on Sunday."
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
"The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations."
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
"The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager."
to oversee or manage the work or activities of others
"She was hired to supervise the new team."
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
"Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition."
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
"The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier."
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
"This new law will supersede the old regulations."
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
"The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes."
Attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature.
"They claimed to have witnessed supernatural events in the old house."
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
"The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly."
a large self-service store selling food and household goods
"She went to the supermarket to buy groceries."
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
"Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation."
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
"His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores."
better in quality, rank, or importance than others
"This product is superior to its competitors in quality."
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
"The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress."
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
"The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty."
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
"She was hired to superintend the construction project."
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
"The editor superimposed text over the image."
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
"Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine."
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
"Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins."
Unnecessary, especially because more than enough exists.
"Adding more details to the report would be superfluous."
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
"The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers."
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
"We planned to reach the village before sundown."
Various or miscellaneous.
"The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items."
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
"The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely."
bright with sunlight; cheerful or happy in nature
"It was a bright and sunny morning."
The time in the morning when the sun appears over the horizon.
"We woke up early to watch the sunrise over the mountains."
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
"The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors."
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
"The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day."
excellent; very good
"She did a super job on the project."
extremely good; excellent
"The hotel provided superb service during our stay."
Concerned only with the surface or appearance; not deep or thorough.
"His analysis of the issue was rather superficial and lacked depth."
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
"His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for."
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
"She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her."
in an excellent or impressive manner
"She performed superbly in the final match."
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
"The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service."
to add something to what has already been added
"The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition."
a person who manages or directs the work of others
"The supervisor checked the progress of each employee."
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
"The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production."
