"superwonderful" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more superwonderful [comparative], most superwonderful [superlative]
Etymology: super- + wonderful Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|wonderful}} super- + wonderful Head templates: {{en-adj}} superwonderful (comparative more superwonderful, superlative most superwonderful)
  1. (informal) Exceptionally wonderful. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-superwonderful-en-adj-PPY8c2QX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super-

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          "ref": "1938, Current History 1938-03: Volume 48 Issue 3, Current History, Inc., page 74",
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          "text": "And every one applauds, whether it's in a room, or a hall, or on a platform. So much for the Dionysian spirit of the age, inculcated by this new philosopher. I should think he would appeal to Diana, the superwonderful!",
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