ēgregius
For "super" in the sense of "excellent", Latin says ēgregius, or as an exclamation simply optimē!, "very good!"
ēgregius praises something that stands out, such as a plan, a book or a person.
Meaning: better than usual (adj)
Which one should you use?
Latin super is a preposition meaning "above, over", as in super mēnsam, "above the table". It never meant "great".
How do you pronounce it?
ay-GREH-gee-us
Did you know?
- ēgregius literally means "out of the flock", from ē, "out of", and grex, "flock". English "egregious" comes from it but has turned to mean "outrageously bad".
Examples in context
- Hoc colloquium est summopere iucundum.This conversation is super enjoyable.
- Ēgregium cōnsilium est!That is a super plan!
- Optimē fēcistī!You did super well!
Example conversation
Two friends plan a trip.
- ClaudiaCrās ad mare ībimus.Tomorrow we will go to the sea.
- MarcusOptimē! Ēgregium cōnsilium!Super! A great plan!
- ClaudiaCibum quoque portābō.I will bring food too.
- MarcusTū es amīcus ēgregius.You are a super friend.
