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Übermensch

Übermensch

9.9
A very talented or powerful person who seems to do more than most people
  • noun
  • /ˈuːbərˌmɛnʃ/
  • Literature
translation icon : superhombre
  • The artist was called an Übermensch due to his exceptional talent and influence on contemporary art.

Examples

  • Many people view Elon Musk as an Übermensch because of his groundbreaking work in technology and space exploration.

  • In the film, the hero is portrayed as an Übermensch, able to achieve feats that seem impossible for an ordinary human.

  • The Übermensch of the 21st century.

Synonyms

superman
vsÜbermensch
974 5.8

A person much stronger and more able than most people

emphasizes impressive talent as well as exceptional power
whiz
vsÜbermensch
  • Informal
43 7.3

A person who is very skilled at something like math or computers

focuses on surpassing ordinary human limits rather than mere high skill
superhuman
vsÜbermensch
4 5.5

A person with much greater strength or powers than normal people

includes high talent or power more broadly, not only extreme abilities
Ubermensch
vsÜbermensch
  • Literature
2 9.9

A person with very great abilities who is seen as an ideal or superior human

is the general, nonphilosophical label for exceptional talent or power
overman
vsÜbermensch
  • Literature
1 9.9

A person who is much better than most people in skill or achievement

also covers innate talent or raw power, not only achievement
Einstein
vsÜbermensch
  • Informal
5.6

A very smart person who is especially good in one subject

is broader, applying to power, talent, or impressive ability beyond intelligence

How Exceptional

superhuman
4 5.5
Übermensch
  • Literature
9.9
exceptional
  • Specialized
27 4.8
talented
446 1.0
skilled
172 3.5
competent
114 3.6

Surface Forms

Übermensch singular
Übermenschen plural

Morphology

Übermensch = mensch (semi-transparent) = uber + mensch

In general usage the composition yields a clear 'super-person' sense, but foreign form and philosophical associations make it slightly less predictable to some learners.

Etymology

Übermensch comes from the German parts über 'over' and Mensch 'human'. By extension, people use it for someone so talented or powerful they seem 'above' ordinary people, so it means an exceptionally impressive person.