Superior

/suːˈpɪəriər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person of higher rank or authority.

He reported the issue to his superior.

A person of higher quality or value.

In the competition, she considered herself a superior to the other contestants.

adjective

Higher in rank, status, or quality.

She was promoted to a superior position within the company.

Of better quality or more excellent than others.

The superior craftsmanship of the sculpture impressed all the visitors.

Situated above or higher up.

The superior floor of the building offered a stunning view of the city.

From Latin 'superior', meaning 'higher, better'.

superior mind

A more advanced or better way of thinking.

superior quality

Products or goods that are of a notably higher standard.

superior officer

A person in a higher rank within an organization.

superiority

The state of being superior.

supervise

To observe and direct the execution of a task.

supremacy

The state of being supreme or having authority over others.

Feeling better than others.

She has such a superior attitude today.

Implying elitism or snobbery.

He's acting all superior just because he got a promotion.