As a comparative corresponding in sense to great. Greater in power, authority, or importance. See also sense D. 1. Obsolete.

Higher in rank or authority; greater in power; superior, senior. Obsolete.

Dominant, superior.

Occupying a higher (or the highest) position, station, or rank; superior in authority, place, etc. Cf. upstairs, adv. n.1c.

Having ascendancy, supremacy, or prevailing influence over others; superior, predominating.

= predominant, adj. (in various senses).

That oversways (something or someone); dominant, overriding, pre-eminent.

predominant.