superman

/ˈsupərˌmæn/
noun
  1. A person with extraordinary abilities or powers, often used to describe a fictional superhero.
    • She felt like a superman after finishing the marathon in record time.
    • My little brother dresses up as Superman for Halloween every year.
    • In the comic, Superman can fly and has super strength.
  2. An idealized human being with superior physical and mental qualities, as in philosophy.
    • Some people strive to become a superman by mastering many skills.
    • The idea of a superman has inspired many stories about human potential.
    • The philosopher Nietzsche wrote about the concept of the superman as a goal for humanity.
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