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supergirl

supergirl

1 5.0
A girl or woman who is very strong and confident
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːpərɡɜrl/
translation icon : superchica
  • It is my secret weapon, my supergirl cape.

Examples

  • I loathe the supergirls right from the start.

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  • With her exceptional skills in math and science, she truly is a supergirl among her peers.

  • The way she managed the project single-handedly proved that she is a supergirl in this field.

  • Every time she stands up for what's right, she shows that she is a real supergirl.

Synonyms

heroine
vssupergirl
34 3.0

A woman respected for being brave or doing great things

highlights exceptional strength and confident capability rather than public admiration
superhero
vssupergirl
  • Informal
31 3.7

A real person admired for brave, kind actions that help others

focuses on a female who is exceptionally strong confident and capable
superhuman
vssupergirl
4 5.5

A person with much greater strength or powers than normal people

refers specifically to a woman with exceptional practical strength and confidence
superwoman
vssupergirl
4 5.0

A woman who is very capable and manages many tasks at once

is about general exceptional strength and confidence rather than managing many roles
superheroine
vssupergirl
1 4.6

A woman in stories with special powers who fights evil and helps people

lacks emphasis on actual superpowers and focuses on strong personal ability

Antonyms

5 2.0

A person or thing that is not special

How Capable

supergirl
1 5.0
strongwoman
1 6.0
average
1.0

Surface Forms

supergirl singular
supergirls plural

Morphology

supergirl = super + girl (transparent) = super + girl

The meaning is directly compositional: 'super' as an intensifier + 'girl' yields 'an exceptionally capable/strong girl', a productive and recognizable pattern for learners.

Etymology

Supergirl is made of super-, meaning 'above' or 'very', and girl, meaning 'young woman'. Like the famous Superman, the super- part shows extra power or skill, so supergirl means a girl who is especially strong, confident, or capable.