What is "superior" in English? Definition and Explanations
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What does superior mean in English? Meaning of superior definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "superior" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "superior": one of greater rank or station or quality Noun Meaning: one of greater rank or station or qualitySynonyms: higher-up
superior
superordinateHyponyms: better
god
supervisorHypernyms: leaderAntonyms : inferiorPronunciation in US: /suːˈpɪriɚ/
Hyphenation: su‧pe‧ri‧or
Meaning of "superior": of high or superior quality or performance Adjective Meaning: of high or superior quality or performanceExample: superior wisdom derived from experience
superior math studentsSynonyms: superiorAntonyms : inferiorSimilar: a-one
ace
banner
blue-ribbon
boss
brag
brilliant
capital
choice
crack
excellent
fantabulous
first-class
first-rate
gilt-edged
greatest
high-performance
outstanding
premium
prime
prize
pucka
pukka
quality
select
shining
spiffing
splendid
sterling
super
superb
superlative
supreme
surpassing
tiptop
top-flight
top-hole
top-notch
topnotch
topping
tops
transcendent
weapons-grade
well-madeAlso see: bestPronunciation in US: /suːˈpɪriɚ/
Hyphenation: su‧pe‧ri‧or
Meaning of "superior": the head of a religious community Noun Meaning: the head of a religious communitySynonyms: superiorHyponyms: abbess
abbot
archimandrite
mother superior
prior
prioressHypernyms: religiousPronunciation in US: /suːˈpɪriɚ/
Hyphenation: su‧pe‧ri‧or
Meaning of "superior": of or characteristic of high rank or importance Adjective Meaning: of or characteristic of high rank or importanceExample: a superior rulerSynonyms: superiorAntonyms : inferiorSimilar: arch
condescending
eminent
high
high-level
high-ranking
leading
majestic
olympian
patronising
patronizing
preeminent
superordinate
upper
upper-levelAlso see: dominant
highPronunciation in US: /suːˈpɪriɚ/
Hyphenation: su‧pe‧ri‧or
Meaning of "superior": a combatant who is able to defeat rivals Noun Meaning: a combatant who is able to defeat rivalsSynonyms: master
superior
victorHyponyms: conqueror
vanquisherHypernyms: battler
belligerent
combatant
fighter
scrapperPronunciation in US: /suːˈpɪriɚ/
Hyphenation: su‧pe‧ri‧or
Meaning of "superior": (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by Adjective Meaning: (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced byExample: overcome by a superior opponent
trust magnates who felt themselves superior to lawSynonyms: superiorSimilar: dominantPronunciation in US: /suːˈpɪriɚ/
Hyphenation: su‧pe‧ri‧or
Meaning of "superior": the largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the Great Lakes Noun Meaning: the largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the Great LakesSynonyms: lake superior
superiorInstance Hypernyms: lakePronunciation in US: /suːˈpɪriɚ/
Hyphenation: su‧pe‧ri‧or
Meaning of "superior": written or printed above and to one side of another character Adjective Meaning: written or printed above and to one side of another characterSynonyms: superior
superscriptAntonyms : adscript
inferior
subscriptPronunciation in US: /suːˈpɪriɚ/
Hyphenation: su‧pe‧ri‧or
Meaning of "superior": a town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from Duluth Noun Meaning: a town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from DuluthSynonyms: superiorInstance Hypernyms: townPronunciation in US: /suːˈpɪriɚ/
Hyphenation: su‧pe‧ri‧or
Meaning of "superior": having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit Adjective Meaning: having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbitExample: Mars and Jupiter are the closest in of the superior planetsSynonyms: superiorAntonyms : inferiorPronunciation in US: /suːˈpɪriɚ/
Hyphenation: su‧pe‧ri‧or
Meaning of "superior": a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character Noun Meaning: a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another characterSynonyms: superior
superscriptHypernyms: character
grapheme
graphic symbolAntonyms : inferior
subscriptPronunciation in US: /suːˈpɪriɚ/
Hyphenation: su‧pe‧ri‧or
Meaning of "superior": having a higher rank Adjective Meaning: having a higher rankExample: superior officerSynonyms: higher-ranking
ranking
superiorSimilar: seniorPronunciation in US: /suːˈpɪriɚ/
Hyphenation: su‧pe‧ri‧or
Meaning of "superior": (often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by Adjective Meaning: (often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced byExample: he is superior to fear
an ignited firework proceeds superior to circumstances until its blazing vitality fadesSynonyms: superiorSimilar: unaffectedPronunciation in US: /suːˈpɪriɚ/
Hyphenation: su‧pe‧ri‧or
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