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

With over 600 DEXs now operating according to Grvt’s estimates, pure technological superiority or lower fees no longer guarantee success. —Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

Not to mention the moral superiority gap it’s widened in conversations between the thin and the not thin enough. —Allison Lax, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025

New this season is Hamish Linklater as Dean Cipher, the new dean of Godolkin University who believes in the superiority of Supes over humans. —Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025

Timothy Olyphant, again, sells the superiority well. —Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 Sep. 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