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

His documentation has qualities of absurdism that effectively question human superiority. —Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

These proud franchises are expected to head a two-team race for NFC East superiority. —Geoffrey Knox, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025

Though Campbell has less experience than the other front-seven hybrids in this class, only Carter can claim physical and athletic superiority. —Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 30 July 2025

The curved, accessible walkways are clearly signed and more than one explanatory exhibit demonstrates the superiority of planting indigenous or highly adaptive plants. —Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 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