superior

adjective
UK: /suːˈpɪəriər/
US: /suːˈpɪriər/

  1. Better than average or better than other people or things of the same type.

    1. This model is superior to the previous one. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her superior intellect allowed her to solve the complex problem easily. [ ] [ ]

  2. Of high quality; excellent.

    1. This is a superior wine. [ ] [ ]
    2. The superior craftsmanship of the furniture was immediately apparent. [ ] [ ]

  3. Higher in rank, status, or authority.

    1. I report to my superior. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soldiers were expected to obey the orders of their superior officer without question. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

excellent greater higher-up better chief prefect
superior noun

  1. A person higher in rank or authority.

    1. I spoke with my superior. [ ] [ ]
    2. She received commendation from her superior for her outstanding work. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who is better than you in skill.

    1. He is my superior in math. [ ] [ ]
    2. After observing his technique for a while, it became clear he was her superior. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "superior" in English means: Better than average or better than other people or things of the same type., Of high quality; excellent., Higher in rank, status, or authority..

The phonetic transcription of "superior" is /suːˈpɪəriər/ in British English and /suːˈpɪriər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "superior": excellent, greater, higher-up, better, chief, prefect.

Example usage of "superior": "This model is superior to the previous one.". More examples on the page.