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superman

A person with extraordinary strength, intelligence, or abilities.
[C] Countable
pl: supermen

The term carries a heavy association with the fictional comic book character, which colors its usage with a sense of invincibility and moral perfection. When used to describe a real person, it often implies a level of performance that seems inhuman or unattainable for the average person.

In a philosophical context, it refers to the Nietzschean Ubermensch, representing an individual who transcends conventional morality to create their own values. This version is far more intellectual and provocative than the pop-culture version, focusing on evolution and willpower rather than physical superpowers.

Countable when referring to an individual who possesses extraordinary capabilities.

Meanings

Noun

A person with extraordinary strength, intelligence, or abilities.

He is a real superman for managing a full-time job and raising four children alone.

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