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

• 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

Yet as more data has emerged demonstrating the safety or even superiority of AI for some tasks, those views are likely changing. —Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

Red Bull enjoyed a period of superiority since the inception of the current ground effect era in 2022, thanks to the aerodynamic expertise of the team's former chief technical officer, Adrian Newey. —Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025

The United States produced 2,400,000 trucks, 100,000 tanks, 325,000 airplanes and over 1,200 combat ships that allowed the Allies to defeat Nazi Germany with overwhelming material superiority. —Carl Burdette, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2025

Another Harvard study backs the superiority of hybrid telework policies. —Erik Skindrud, Mercury News, 19 June 2025

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