superman

/'sju:pəmæn/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person with extraordinary or superhuman powers and abilities: This refers to an individual possessing capabilities far beyond those of a normal human, often used metaphorically for someone exceptionally talented, strong, or resilient.
    • (Informal, slang) Street name for lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD): This is a less common, informal usage referring to a specific, potent hallucinogenic drug.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Person with great abilities):
    • In the comic books, Superman can fly and has super strength.
    • After working 80 hours this week, she felt like she had to be a superman to meet all the deadlines.
  • Noun (Slang for LSD):
    • The dealer offered him a tab of superman. (Note: This usage is highly informal and specific to certain contexts.)
Advanced Usage
  • "a superman effort": an effort requiring or demonstrating extraordinary ability or endurance.
    • Finishing the marathon with an injury was a superman effort.
  • Conceptual usage: Often used to critique or discuss the idea of an idealized, perfect human or an unsustainable standard.
    • The corporate culture expected employees to be supermen, working tirelessly without complaint.
Variants and Related Words
  • Superhuman (adj): Having powers or abilities beyond normal human capacity.
    • His recovery speed was almost superhuman.
  • Superwoman (n): The female equivalent, referring to a woman with extraordinary powers or abilities.
    • As a CEO and mother of three, she was often called a superwoman.
Synonyms
  • Superhero: A benevolent fictional character with superhuman powers (closest synonym for the primary meaning).
  • Demigod: A being with partial or lesser divine status, implying great power.
  • Titan: A person or thing of very great strength, intellect, or importance.
  • LSD (for the slang meaning): Lysergic acid diethylamide, acid.
Related Phrases
  • "To think one is Superman": To have an inflated sense of one's own abilities or invulnerability.
    • He thought he was Superman, trying to lift the car by himself.
Related Idioms
  • "A Superman complex": A belief or attitude where a person feels compelled to be exceptionally strong, successful, or responsible, often to an unhealthy degree.
    • His Superman complex meant he could never delegate tasks or admit weakness.
Noun
  1. street name for lysergic acid diethylamide
  2. a person with great powers and abilities

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