SUPERIOR Synonyms: 332 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

su̇-ˈpir-ē-ər

as in arrogant

having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude that superior sportscaster lets it be known that he thinks all foreign baseball teams are second-rate

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as in proud

having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself the superior attitude of the store owner's son drove the other employees crazy

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as in excellent

of the very best kind a five-star restaurant known for its superior wine list

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as in outstanding

standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement a university known for attracting superior scientists and mathematicians

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noun

as in boss

one who is above another in rank, station, or office if a customer is rude to you, report it to your superior and she'll handle it

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Recent Examples of superior

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First, there was the Soviet T-34/76, a simple, rugged tank that featured a higher-velocity 76mm cannon and superior armor protection. —

Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026 That pricing makes the bundle feel like an excellent deal that would also look superior to paying $13/month for a version of Disney+ that incorporates Hulu’s entire library. —

Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026

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Motions to dismiss charges in the case paint some of the officers as rookies deferring to their superiors. —

Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026 The younger Altman was ousted in February 1998 for failing to tell his superiors about the existence of a controversial videotape that showed firefighters drinking beer and using racial slurs at a firehouse retirement party, the Tribune previously reported. —

Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superior

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The tricky part of being a celebrity like Firstman on the internet is that some people can conflate your comedic persona (which is maybe a little arrogant, a little colorful) with your real identity.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Hunter is stubborn, arrogant and gifted enough to play for the Briar hockey team, yet refuses to for reasons the show has yet to reveal.

— Kennedy French, Variety, 13 May 2026