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

The protagonist is legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, depicted as a young samurai who arrives in Kyoto determined to prove his superiority with the blade. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Across a few overs, Cox was guilty of trying to steer a fifth stump line into the leg side, drawn in by the vacant space, but also his own apparent superiority over the bowler. — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Unlike his predecessors, Fedorov publicly laid out a strategy to defeat Russia through attrition and technological superiority. — CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

The superiority of the German Jews turned out to be nothing but a mirage. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 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