superiority
noun
su·pe·ri·or·i·ty su̇-ˌpir-ē-ˈȯr-ə-tē 
ˌsü-,
-ˈär-
plural superiorities
: the quality or state of being superior
also : a superior characteristic
Synonyms
- arrogance
- assumption
- bumptiousness
- consequence
- haughtiness
- hauteur
- high horse
- huffiness
- imperiousness
- loftiness
- lordliness
- masterfulness
- peremptoriness
- pomposity
- pompousness
- presumptuousness
- pretense
- pretence
- pretension
- pretentiousness
- self-consequence
- self-importance
- superciliousness
- toploftiness
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
His success has given him a false sense of superiority. the superiority of some of the customers at the exclusive beauty salon is enough to curl your hair
Recent Examples on the Web Technological superiority is not in itself a strategy; it’s part of enabling a greater vision. 
George Bradt, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Still, Zelensky and Kyiv’s military officials say Moscow’s military superiority is hard to match in what has become a sustained artillery battle in the east, where Putin’s forces are backed by separatists. Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 But the Maverick's cargo-schlepping superiority isn't as dominating as expected. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 27 May 2022 Businesses must confront this legacy directly, with the knowledge that this ideology will flourish as long as corporate leadership can be touted as evidence of white male superiority. Julia Belanova, Fortune, 14 July 2022 Harmony and gentility—the music of Spenser—go out the window, and in comes a ferocious, sometimes grating intellectual energy and an intense superiority. James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2022 Yang has remained consistent in his approach, simplifying complex financial topics without an iota of superiority in quick, simple videos. Jane Thier, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2022 The task of this new quality czar is central to the company’s larger ambition to challenge Tesla Inc. and other rivals for electric-vehicle superiority in the years ahead. Nora Eckert, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 Writing over a page count is a sign of intellectual superiority, a flexing of overzealousness while a deprecation of the self for doing too much and breaking rules by over-performing. Terah Bennett, oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2022 See More
George Bradt, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Still, Zelensky and Kyiv’s military officials say Moscow’s military superiority is hard to match in what has become a sustained artillery battle in the east, where Putin’s forces are backed by separatists. Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 But the Maverick's cargo-schlepping superiority isn't as dominating as expected. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 27 May 2022 Businesses must confront this legacy directly, with the knowledge that this ideology will flourish as long as corporate leadership can be touted as evidence of white male superiority. Julia Belanova, Fortune, 14 July 2022 Harmony and gentility—the music of Spenser—go out the window, and in comes a ferocious, sometimes grating intellectual energy and an intense superiority. James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2022 Yang has remained consistent in his approach, simplifying complex financial topics without an iota of superiority in quick, simple videos. Jane Thier, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2022 The task of this new quality czar is central to the company’s larger ambition to challenge Tesla Inc. and other rivals for electric-vehicle superiority in the years ahead. Nora Eckert, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 Writing over a page count is a sign of intellectual superiority, a flexing of overzealousness while a deprecation of the self for doing too much and breaking rules by over-performing. Terah Bennett, oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing superiority
Kids Definition
superiority
noun
su·pe·ri·or·i·ty su̇-ˌpir-ē-ˈȯr-ə-tē
: the state or fact of being better, more important, or higher in rank than others
superiority
noun
1
as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims the superiority of some of the customers at the exclusive beauty salon is enough to curl your hair Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- arrogance
- disdain
- attitude
- dominance
- pretension
- haughtiness
- pretense
- superciliousness
- loftiness
- assumption
- imperiousness
- masterfulness
- hauteur
- peremptoriness
- pomposity
- lordliness
- pompousness
- consequence
- pridefulness
- bumptiousness
- pride
- huffiness
- presumptuousness
- vanity
- pretence
- high horse
- pretentiousness
- condescension
- self-importance
- snobbery
- snobbishness
- scorn
- snootiness
- authoritativeness
- brag
- toploftiness
- self-consequence
- bossiness
- snobbism
- boastfulness
- smugness
- bravado
- triumphalism
- inflation
- swagger
- high-handedness
- superiority complex
- side
- cockiness
- bowwow
- impudence
- egoism
- egotism
- braggadocio
- sauciness
- complacence
- vainglory
- strut
- bombast
- cheekiness
- chest-thumping
- self-assertion
- self-opinion
- self-satisfaction
- self-complacency
- cheek
- impertinence
- swelled head
- conceit
- self-centeredness
- self-content
- vaingloriousness
- self-contentment
- self-conceit
- self-assumption
- self-partiality
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- humility
- modesty
- unpretentiousness
- shyness
- diffidence
- bashfulness
- demureness
- timidity
- submissiveness
- passivity
- meekness
- timidness
- passiveness
- quietness
- reservedness
- lowliness
- reserve
- unassumingness
- self-distrust
- retiringness
- self-doubt
- mousiness
2
as in excellence
exceptionally high quality the superiority of tree-ripened mangoes might make you want to spend the rest of your life in a tropical climate Synonyms & Similar Words
- excellence
- excellency
- supremacy
- greatness
- importance
- preeminence
- perfection
- primeness
- distinction
- superbness
- choiceness
- flawlessness
- faultlessness
- impeccability
- perfectness
- value
- first-rateness
- goodness
- worth
- notability
- consequence
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inferiority
- worthlessness
- badness
- mediocrity
- ordinariness
- averageness
- crumminess
3
as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance the superiority of the nation in military might Synonyms & Similar Words
- dominance
- supremacy
- distinction
- reputation
- primacy
- domination
- repute
- transcendence
- eminence
- preeminence
- influence
- preponderance
- paramountcy
- renown
- prepotency
- noteworthiness
- preponderancy
- fame
- prestige
- power
- greatness
- glory
- prestigiousness
- dominion
- ascendancy
- celebrity
- nobleness
- honor
- notoriety
- stardom
- ascendance
- superstardom
- illustriousness
- kudos
- authority
- ascendency
- famousness
- ascendence
- weight
- notableness
- infamy
- megastardom
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inferiority
- insignificance
- mediocrity
- obscurity
- obscureness
- amphisbaenas
- amphisbaeniae
- amphisbaenias
- amphisbaenic
- amphisbaenidaes
- amphiscians
- amphiscii
- amphisexual
- Amphisile
- Amphisilidae
- amphispore
- amphistomatic
- amphistomous
- amphistylar
- amphistylic
- amphitene
- amphitheater
- amphitheaters
- amphitheatral
- amphitheatre
- amphitheatres
- amphitheatric
- amphitheatrical
- amphitheatrically
- amphithecia