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

Ryan Tintner, vice president and general manager of Northrop Grumman’s space superiority systems division, said the company is combining advanced missile defense technologies with commercial-sector partnerships to support Golden Dome priorities. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026

The threshold for superiority has shape-shifted throughout NBA history. —Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026

San Diego still wants to build through pressure, circulate the ball, involve the goalkeeper and create superiority through the midfield. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026

Instead, such an operation would depend on stealth, speed, and overwhelming electronic superiority. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 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

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

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