1. extraordinary abilities or powers beyond those of ordinary humans, especially in fiction
Usage: often used in fantasy and science fiction contexts
2. extremely powerful nations that have dominant influence in international affairs
Usage: political science; international relations

Examples

• The superhero’s superpowers included flying and super strength.
• Many comic book characters have amazing superpowers.
• She wished she had superpowers to help solve the world’s problems.
• The United States and China are considered modern superpowers.
• During the Cold War, the US and Soviet Union were rival superpowers.
• Economic strength often determines which countries become superpowers.
• The novel featured a teenager who discovered she had hidden superpowers.