superiority

noun

su·​pe·​ri·​or·​i·​ty su̇-ˌpir-ē-ˈȯr-ə-tē 

ˌsü-, 

-ˈär-

plural superiorities

: the quality or state of being superior

also : a superior characteristic

Synonyms of superiority

• arrogance

Examples of superiority in a Sentence

His success has given him a false sense of superiority.

the superiority of some of the customers at the exclusive beauty salon is enough to curl your hair

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the contradiction, this strategy worked because elites are universally perceived as out of touch with the real world – with privileged and sheltered life experience that begets a sense of superiority. —Alexa Beck, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026

The result is a battlefield where concealment is harder, decision cycles are faster, and information superiority increasingly depends on who can best collect, process, and act on what their satellites see. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026

Unlike the Cold War-era contest between the Soviet Union and the United States, which was driven by governments seeking to demonstrate technological superiority, today's race is increasingly powered by private companies and commercial competition. —Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026

Informed of Alumbaugh’s tales of his superiority in the conditioning drills, Hooper smiled modestly. —Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing superiority

• air of superiority
• air superiority
• superiority complex

Rhymes for superiority

• exteriority
• inferiority
• authority
• majority
• minority
• priority
• seniority
• sonority
• sorority

Kids Definition

superiority

noun

su·​pe·​ri·​or·​i·​ty su̇-ˌpir-ē-ˈȯr-ət-ē 

-ˈär-

plural superiorities

: the state or fact of being superior