Superiority

/suːˌpɪəriˈɔːrɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The state or quality of being superior; higher in rank, status, or quality.
The team's superiority in the tournament was evident as they won every match.
A belief or attitude that one group, race, or class is better than others.
His claims of superiority were met with criticism from those advocating for equality.
The condition of being greater than others in a particular quality or characteristic.
The superiority of the new model was clear due to its advanced features.
The quality of being superior in excellence or ability.
The company's superiority in technology gave it a competitive edge in the market.

Etymology

From Latin 'superior' meaning 'higher, greater', from 'super' meaning 'above'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

superiority complex:
A psychological term for a person who believes they are better than others.
superior to:
Having a higher status or quality than something or someone else.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Being the best or top-ranked.
He thinks he's the king because of his superiority at sports.
A bragging point about being better than others.
In the debate, she flexed her superiority every chance she got.