|
|
Definition of Superior
1. Adjective. Of high or superior quality or performance. "Superior math students"
Also: Best
Similar to: A-one, Ace, Crack, First-rate, Super, Tiptop, Top-notch, Topnotch, Tops, Banner, Blue-ribbon, Select, Boss, Brag, Brilliant, Superb, Capital, Choice, Prime, Prize, Quality, Select, Excellent, Fantabulous, First-class, Splendid, Gilt-edged, Greatest, Sterling, Superlative, High-performance, Outstanding, Premium, Pucka, Pukka, Shining, Spiffing, Supreme, Top-flight, Top-hole, Topping, Surpassing, Transcendent, Weapons-grade, Well-made
Antonyms: Inferior
Derivative terms: Superiority
2. Noun. One of greater rank or station or quality.
Generic synonyms: Leader
Specialized synonyms: Better, God, Supervisor
Antonyms: Inferior
3. Adjective. Of or characteristic of high rank or importance. "A superior ruler"
Similar to: Arch, Condescending, Patronising, Patronizing, Eminent, High, Leading, Preeminent, High-level, High-ranking, Upper-level, Majestic, Olympian, Superordinate, Upper
Antonyms: Inferior
Derivative terms: Superiority
4. Noun. The head of a religious community.
Generic synonyms: Religious
5. Adjective. (sometimes followed by 'to') not subject to or influenced by. "Trust magnates who felt themselves superior to law"
6. Noun. A combatant who is able to defeat rivals.
Generic synonyms: Battler, Belligerent, Combatant, Fighter, Scrapper
Specialized synonyms: Conqueror, Vanquisher
7. Adjective. Written or printed above and to one side of another character.
Category relationships: Printing, Printing Process
Antonyms: Adscript, Subscript
8. Noun. The largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the Great Lakes.
9. Adjective. Having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit. "Mars and Jupiter are the closest in of the superior planets"
10. Noun. A town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from Duluth.
11. Adjective. Having a higher rank. "Superior officer"
12. Noun. A character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character.
13. Adjective. (often followed by 'to') above being affected or influenced by. "An ignited firework proceeds superior to circumstances until its blazing vitality fades"
Definition of Superior
1. a. More elevated in place or position; higher; upper; as, the superior limb of the sun; the superior part of an image.
2. n. One who is above, or surpasses, another in rank, station, office, age, ability, or merit; one who surpasses in what is desirable; as, Addison has no superior as a writer of pure English.
Definition of Superior
1. Adjective. Higher in quality. ¹
2. Adjective. Higher in rank. ¹
3. Adjective. Located above. ¹
4. Adjective. Being greater or better than average; extraordinary. ¹
5. Noun. A person of higher rank or quality. ¹
6. Noun. The senior person in a monastic community. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Superior
1. one of higher rank, quality, or authority than another [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Superior
Other Resources:
