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
• assumption
• bumptiousness
• consequence
• haughtiness
• hauteur
• high horse
• huffiness
• imperiousness
• loftiness
• lordliness
• masterfulness
• peremptoriness
• pomposity
• pompousness
• presumptuousness
• pretense
• pretence
• pretension
• pretentiousness
• self-consequence
• self-importance
• superciliousness
• toploftiness

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 true indicator of Chef Jonathan Benno’s culinary superiority is the approachable refinement and very civilized menu he’s created. —John Mariani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

People high on grandiose narcissism exhibit an inflated sense of superiority or self-importance, a lack of empathy, overconfidence, and entitlement. —Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Sep. 2024

After all, the Apollo Moon landings were carried out as more of a statement of Cold War superiority than a business venture. —Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024

Azerbaijan’s use of the technology, combined with a clear numerical superiority and the backing of Turkey, resulted in a crushing victory over Armenia after just 44 days. —Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing superiority

• air of superiority
• air superiority
• superiority complex

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