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superior adjective [ suːˈpɪərɪə ]

• higher in rank, status, or quality.
• "a superior officer"
Similar: higher-ranking, higher-level, senior, higher, higher-up, upper-level, upper, loftier, better, more expert, more skilful, more advanced, worthier, fitter, preferred, predominant, prevailing, surpassing, good-quality, high-quality, first-class, first-rate, top-quality, high-grade, of the first water, of the first order, choice, select, exclusive, rare, singular, unique, prime, prize, upmarket, fine, excellent, superb, distinguished, exceptional, outstanding, marvellous, superlative, special, best, choicest, finest, matchless, peerless, unequalled, perfect, flawless, top of the range, top of the line, par excellence, high-class, upper-class, elite, classy, posh, snobby,
Opposite: inferior, junior, worse, low-quality, downmarket,
• having or showing an overly high opinion of oneself; conceited.
• "that girl was frightfully superior"
Similar: condescending, supercilious, patronizing, haughty, disdainful, lofty, lordly, pompous, snobbish, snobby, high and mighty, hoity-toity, uppity, snooty, stuck-up, toffee-nosed, fancy-pants, jumped up, too big for one's boots, uppish,
Opposite: humble, modest,
• (of a letter, figure, or symbol) written or printed above the line.
• further above or out; higher in position.

superior noun

• a person superior to another in rank or status, especially a colleague in a higher position.
• "obeying their superiors' orders"
Similar: manager, boss, chief, supervisor, senior, controller, headman, foreman,
Opposite: inferior, subordinate, assistant,
• a superior letter, figure, or symbol.
Origin: late Middle English: from Old French superiour, from Latin superior, comparative of superus ‘that is above’, from super ‘above’.


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