superior

1 of 2

adjective

su·pe·ri·or su̇-ˈpir-ē-ər How to pronounce superior (audio)

: situated higher up : upper

: of higher rank, quality, or importance

: courageously or serenely indifferent (as to something painful or disheartening)

: greater in quantity or numbers

escaped by superior speed

: excellent of its kind : better

her superior memory

: being a superscript

of an animal structure : situated above or anterior or dorsal to another and especially a corresponding part

a superior artery

of a plant structure : situated above or near the top of another part: such as

(1)

of a calyx : attached to and apparently arising from the ovary

(2)

of an ovary : free from the calyx or other floral envelope

: more comprehensive

a genus is superior to a species

: affecting or assuming an air of superiority : supercilious

superiorly adverb

superior

2 of 2

noun

: one who is above another in rank, station, or office

especially : the head of a religious house or order

: one that surpasses another in quality or merit

: superscript

Example Sentences

Adjective This new model offers superior performance. The small army was overwhelmed by superior numbers. He only helps us because it makes him feel superior. Report to your superior officer. The verdict was reversed by a superior court. Noun His superior gave him an excellent evaluation. You should report any problems to your immediate superior. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Enlarge / AMD's Ryzen 6000 processors are way less common than Intel's 12th-generation Core CPUs in most laptops, but AMD's product is far superior in our testing.

Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2022 Chall concluded that phonics instruction was far superior to look-say, especially for students from underprivileged families.

Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2022 The results were far superior to basic machine-learning techniques.

Steven Zeitchik, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 The Shark's crevice tool is far superior to the Dyson's, as shown in the picture below—the Shark left nearly nothing behind.

Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2022 The growth record of the Kennedy–Johnson years in the 1960s, when real GDP grew by 5.0 percent, before neoliberalism infected the Democrats, was far superior to Clinton’s.

Robert Kuttner, The New York Review of Books, 21 July 2022 Furthermore, the 32 hours of play time is far superior to even the most expensive and critically acclaimed options out there.

Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2022 Along with the $230 million contract, Watson is the superior player.

Terry Pluto, cleveland, 28 Aug. 2022 To feel equal or superior to Ron, across the street, whose lawn always looks like the 18th at Pebble Beach?

Dan Zak, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022

Noun

The Bellingcat investigator also reported on a March 7 phone call from a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officer, reporting the death to his superior, a call captured by Ukrainian intelligence and shared with reporters.

William Booth, Robyn Dixon And David L. Stern, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Mar. 2022 His superior, William Howe, had pursued Washington indifferently in the New York campaign, enabling the latter’s celebrated escape across the Delaware—and his recrossing to Trenton in the final days of 1776.

Maxwell Carter, WSJ, 21 Mar. 2022 In July 2018, Stamm's superior said his behavior put citizens at risk and recommended he be fired, but Stamm had already submitted his resignation.

Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 26 July 2022 The examiner wanted to study the lungs and neck under a microscope, but a superior said the instruments weren’t available and denied the request.

Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 Becerra, Cochell and Landrum are further charged with using hallucinogenic drugs, and some of the soldiers are charged with making false statements and disobeying a superior.

Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022 Sister Celeste Cabral, the superior of the Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii, also acknowledged Eliahna Amyah Garcia, another of the victims, whose 10th birthday would have been Saturday.

Eric Killelea, San Antonio Express-News, 4 June 2022 The Bellingcat investigator also reported on a March 7 phone call from a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officer, reporting the death to his superior, a call captured by Ukrainian intelligence and shared with reporters.

William Booth, Robyn Dixon And David L. Stern, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Mar. 2022 Shvets discussed the matter with his superior, who wanted to check it out with headquarters.

Craig Unger, The New Republic, 2 Mar. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

superior 1 of 2

adjective

su·pe·ri·or su̇-ˈpir-ē-ər How to pronounce superior (audio)

: situated higher up : higher in rank, importance, numbers, or quality

: excellent of its kind : better

a superior athlete

: showing the feeling of being better or more important than others : arrogant

a superior smirk

superior

2 of 2

noun

: a person who is higher than another in rank, importance, or quality

: the head of a religious house or order

单词	superiors
释义	superior 1 of 2 adjective su·pe·ri·or su̇-ˈpir-ē-ər 1 : situated higher up : upper 2 : of higher rank, quality, or importance 3 : courageously or serenely indifferent (as to something painful or disheartening) 4 a : greater in quantity or numbers escaped by superior speed b : excellent of its kind : better her superior memory 5 : being a superscript 6 a of an animal structure : situated above or anterior or dorsal to another and especially a corresponding part a superior artery b of a plant structure : situated above or near the top of another part: such as (1) of a calyx : attached to and apparently arising from the ovary (2) of an ovary : free from the calyx or other floral envelope 7 : more comprehensive a genus is superior to a species 8 : affecting or assuming an air of superiority : supercilious superiorly adverb superior 2 of 2 noun 1 : one who is above another in rank, station, or office especially : the head of a religious house or order 2 : one that surpasses another in quality or merit 3 : superscript Synonyms Adjective arrogant assumptive bumptious cavalier chesty haughty high-and-mighty high-handed high-hat highfalutin hifalutin huffish huffy imperious important lofty lordly masterful overweening peremptory pompous presuming presumptuous pretentious self-asserting self-assertive sniffy stiff-necked supercilious toplofty toploftical uppish uppity Noun better elder senior See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective This new model offers superior performance. The small army was overwhelmed by superior numbers. He only helps us because it makes him feel superior. Report to your superior officer. The verdict was reversed by a superior court. Noun His superior gave him an excellent evaluation. You should report any problems to your immediate superior. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Enlarge / AMD's Ryzen 6000 processors are way less common than Intel's 12th-generation Core CPUs in most laptops, but AMD's product is far superior in our testing. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2022 Chall concluded that phonics instruction was far superior to look-say, especially for students from underprivileged families. Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2022 The results were far superior to basic machine-learning techniques. Steven Zeitchik, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 The Shark's crevice tool is far superior to the Dyson's, as shown in the picture below—the Shark left nearly nothing behind. Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2022 The growth record of the Kennedy–Johnson years in the 1960s, when real GDP grew by 5.0 percent, before neoliberalism infected the Democrats, was far superior to Clinton’s. Robert Kuttner, The New York Review of Books, 21 July 2022 Furthermore, the 32 hours of play time is far superior to even the most expensive and critically acclaimed options out there. Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2022 Along with the $230 million contract, Watson is the superior player. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 28 Aug. 2022 To feel equal or superior to Ron, across the street, whose lawn always looks like the 18th at Pebble Beach? Dan Zak, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Noun The Bellingcat investigator also reported on a March 7 phone call from a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officer, reporting the death to his superior, a call captured by Ukrainian intelligence and shared with reporters. William Booth, Robyn Dixon And David L. Stern, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Mar. 2022 His superior, William Howe, had pursued Washington indifferently in the New York campaign, enabling the latter’s celebrated escape across the Delaware—and his recrossing to Trenton in the final days of 1776. Maxwell Carter, WSJ, 21 Mar. 2022 In July 2018, Stamm's superior said his behavior put citizens at risk and recommended he be fired, but Stamm had already submitted his resignation. Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 26 July 2022 The examiner wanted to study the lungs and neck under a microscope, but a superior said the instruments weren’t available and denied the request. Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 Becerra, Cochell and Landrum are further charged with using hallucinogenic drugs, and some of the soldiers are charged with making false statements and disobeying a superior. Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, 15 Apr. 2022 Sister Celeste Cabral, the superior of the Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii, also acknowledged Eliahna Amyah Garcia, another of the victims, whose 10th birthday would have been Saturday. Eric Killelea, San Antonio Express-News, 4 June 2022 The Bellingcat investigator also reported on a March 7 phone call from a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officer, reporting the death to his superior, a call captured by Ukrainian intelligence and shared with reporters. William Booth, Robyn Dixon And David L. Stern, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Mar. 2022 Shvets discussed the matter with his superior, who wanted to check it out with headquarters. Craig Unger, The New Republic, 2 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin, comparative of superus upper, from super over, above — more at over First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing superior superior conjunction superior court highly superior autobiographical memory superior general superior planet superior vena cava superior conjunction superior court highly superior autobiographical memory superior general superior planet superior vena cava Kids Definition superior 1 of 2 adjective su·pe·ri·or su̇-ˈpir-ē-ər 1 : situated higher up : higher in rank, importance, numbers, or quality 2 : excellent of its kind : better a superior athlete 3 : showing the feeling of being better or more important than others : arrogant a superior smirk superior 2 of 2 noun 1 : a person who is higher than another in rank, importance, or quality 2 : the head of a religious house or order Medical Definition superior adjective su·pe·ri·or su̇-ˈpir-ē-ər 1 : situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being the superior medial edge of the patient's right scapula J. M. Lewis compare inferior sense 1 2 : situated in a more anterior or dorsal position in the body of a quadruped compare inferior sense 2 Legal Definition superior adjective su·pe·ri·or : of higher status, rank, or priority Geographical Definition Superior geographical name Su·pe·ri·or su̇-ˈpir-ē-ər city and port on Lake Superior in northwestern Wisconsin population 27,244 superiors noun plural of superior as in bosses one who is above another in rank, station, or office if a customer is rude to you, report it to your superior and she'll handle it Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bosses leaders elders betters masters chiefs seniors heads Antonyms & Near Antonyms subordinates inferiors underlings assistants deputies
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superior

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noun

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noun

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