Definitions for Superman
ˈsu pərˌmænSu·per·man

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. demigod, superman, Ubermensch(noun)

   a person with great powers and abilities

2. acid, back breaker, battery-acid, dose, dot, Elvis, loony toons, Lucy in the sky with diamonds, pane, superman, window pane, Zen(noun)

   street name for lysergic acid diethylamide

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1. Superman(n.)

   a fictional character of cartoons, movies and television, with superhuman powers such as great strength, the ability to fly, and x-ray vision. In the cartoon tale, he was born on the planet Krypton and sent by his parents into space before it exploded, and landed on earth, where he fights for "truth, justice, and the American way". He works incognito as a reporter at the Daily Planet, and is constantly trying to avoid the uncovering of his secret identity by a co-worker, Lois Lane.

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1. superman(Noun)

   An imagined superior type of human being representing a new stage of human development; übermensch.

   Nietzsche wrote of the coming of the superman.

   Etymology: First published in June 1938.

2. superman(Noun)

   A person of extraordinary or seemingly superhuman powers.

   He worked like a superman, to single-handedly complete the project on time.

   Etymology: First published in June 1938.

3. superman(Noun)

   (plural supermans) A motorcycling stunt in which the rider releases both hands from the handlebars in mid-air.

   Etymology: First published in June 1938.

4. Superman(Noun)

   A strong, tough or resistant man.

   Nietzsche wrote of the coming of the superman.

   Etymology: First published in June 1938.

5. Superman(ProperNoun)

   A fictional superhero of DC Comics whose superpowers usually include the ability to fly, super strength, and extreme speed.

   Etymology: First published in June 1938.

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1. Superman

   Superman is an American fictional character, a comic book superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. He is widely considered a national cultural icon in the United States and the Western World. Superman was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, high school students living in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1933; the character was sold to Detective Comics, Inc. in 1938. Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 and subsequently appeared in various radio serials, television programs, films, newspaper strips, and video games. With the success of his adventures, Superman helped to create the superhero genre and establish its primacy within the American comic book. Superman's appearance is distinctive and iconic. He usually wears a blue costume, red cape, and stylized red-and-yellow "S" shield on his chest. This shield is used in a myriad of media to symbolize the character. The origin story of Superman relates that he was born Kal-El on the planet Krypton, before being rocketed to Earth as an infant by his scientist father Jor-El, moments before Krypton's destruction. Discovered and adopted by a Kansas farmer and his wife, the child is raised as Clark Kent and imbued with a strong moral compass. Very early he started to display superhuman abilities, which upon reaching maturity, he resolved to use for the benefit of humanity. Superman resides and operates in the fictional American city of Metropolis. As Clark Kent, he is a journalist for a Metropolis newspaper called the Daily Planet.

Anagrams for Superman »

1. per nasum

2. manpurse

How to pronounce Superman?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say Superman in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Superman in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Superman in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Superman in a Sentence

1. Producer Charles Roven:

   The movie will be successful if both those who have been fans of the material appreciate it, have fun with this, walk out and talk about it, but also those who have never seen a Batman movie, a Superman movie, a Wonder Woman TV show, they decide to come take a look and they are also won over and moved by it.

2. Jeff Goldstein:

   There's a major disconnect with between what the critics are saying and what audiences are seeing, batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

3. Vladimir Lenin:

   Literature must become party literature. Down with unpartisan litterateurs! Down with the superman of literature! Literature must become a part of the general cause of the proletariat.

4. Alan Howard:

   Within a month (of 'Superman' going on air), I realized that from being a young actor who was doing live television and reading things, I had become what People magazine called a 'TV teen idol' -- I'd become Jimmy Olsen.

5. Duncan Clark:

   Daniel is very low profile, he's quiet. He's mild mannered, Clark Kent's more Clark Kent, and Jack's the Superman.

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