优秀 — meaning in English
yōu xiù
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English meaning
- awful adj Very bad or unpleasant.
- banner noun A long strip of fabric or sign, often bearing a message, slogan, or emblem.
- distinguished adjective Well-known and respected because of notable achievements.
- outstanding adj Exceptionally good; far better than average.
- paramount adj Supreme in importance, rank, or authority; overriding everything else.
- passing adjective Lasting only briefly; temporary.
- preeminent adj Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.
- shining adj Giving off or reflecting bright light.
- splendid adjective Magnificent, impressively beautiful, or of very high quality.
- superbly adv In an excellent or outstanding way.
- superlative noun The form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree, such as biggest, best or most carefully.
- terrific adj Excellent; wonderful.
Senses
优秀 is used for these senses in English:
- awful Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
- banner Exceptional; very good.
- bonzer (Australia, NZ, informal) Remarkable; wonderful; excellent; terrific.
- distinguished celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
- leet (slang) Possessing outstanding skill in a field; expert, masterful.
- outstanding Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
- paramount (often, postpositive) Highest, supreme; also, chief, leading, pre-eminent.
- passing (now, _, rare, literary) Pre-eminent, excellent, extreme. [from 14th c.]
awful — full definition
- adj Very bad or unpleasant.
- adv informal: Very; extremely.
banner — full definition
- noun A long strip of fabric or sign, often bearing a message, slogan, or emblem.
- noun A digital advertisement displayed across the top or side of a webpage.
- adj Outstanding or record-setting (chiefly US), as in "a banner year."