su·pe·ri·or
su·pe·ri·or/səˈpirēər/
adjective
- higher in rank, status, or quality."a superior officer"synonyms: higher-ranking, higher-level, senior, higher, higher-up, upper-level, upper, loftier, better, more expert, more skillful, more advanced, worthier, fitter, preferred, predominant, prevailing, surpassing, good-quality, high-quality, first-class, first-rate, top-quality, high-grade, of the first water, of the first order, choice, select, exclusive, rare, singular, unique, prime, prize, upmarket, fine, excellent, superb, distinguished, exceptional, outstanding, marvelous, superlative, special, best, choicest, finest, matchless, peerless, unequaled, perfect, flawless, top of the range, top of the line, par excellence, high-class, upper-class, elite, classy, posh, snobby
- having or showing an overly high opinion of oneself; supercilious."that girl was frightfully superior"synonyms: condescending, supercilious, patronizing, haughty, disdainful, lofty, lordly, pompous, snobbish, snobby, high and mighty, hoity-toity, uppity, snooty, stuck-up, toffee-nosed, fancy-pants, jumped up, too big for one's boots, uppish
- (of a letter, figure, or symbol) written or printed above the line.
- further above or out; higher in position.
noun
- a person or thing superior to another in rank, status, or quality, especially a colleague in a higher position."obeying their superiors' orders"synonyms: manager, boss, chief, supervisor, senior, controller, headman, foreman
- a superior letter, figure, or symbol.
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The meaning of SUPERIOR is situated higher up : upper. How to use superior in a sentence.
superior adjective [not gradable] (HIGHER). higher in rank or position than others: When your superior officer gives you an order, you do it.
adjective · higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: · above the average in excellence, merit, intelligence, etc.: · of higher grade or quality:.
Superior: In antomy, above or over top of. As opposed to inferior. The heart is superior to the stomach. The superior surface of the tongue rests against ...
superior in American English · 1. higher in space; placed higher up; upper · 2. high or higher in order, status, rank, etc. · 3. greater in quality or value ...
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May 27, 2024 · The meaning of SUPERIORITY is the quality or state of being superior; also : a superior characteristic. How to use superiority in a ...
/səˈpiriə/ · adjective. of high or superior quality or performance · adjective. of or characteristic of high rank or importance · adjective. having a higher ...