SUPERPATRIOTIC Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

superpatriotic

adjective

ˌsü-pər-ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik

Definition of superpatriotic

as in nationalist

having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country such superpatriotic displays of triumphalism should be discouraged at international sporting events

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Adjective

American Christians have likely heard both Christian nationalist and anti-Christian nationalist messages through their congregations, media and social networks.

— Paul Djupe, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
The latest political salvo came earlier this month, when the nationalist Rodina party filed a lawsuit with Russia’s Supreme Court to disqualify the Yabloko faction from eligibility in the political contest.

— Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of nationalist

Adjective

Nostalgia, or nationalistic pride, or giving kids names of planets to remember aren;t sufficient reasons to revoke the original IAU decision.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Research shows that people who hold Christian nationalistic beliefs tend to, on average, also show antipathy toward religious minorities and racial and ethnic minorities, as well as have sexist and anti-democratic attitudes.

— Paul Djupe, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of nationalistic

Adjective

And there is a reasonable likelihood that two of them will end up playing each other on Arthur Ashe either for history, or for the chance to make it, which will lead to unforeseen levels of patriotic tension.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Bands played patriotic music, fireworks were launched from the water’s edge and the family once built a temporary Statue of Liberty for the celebration.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of patriotic

Adjective

The following years have entailed chauvinistic backlash and the disappearance of women’s media.

— Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
When announcing the attraction, Disney did so with symbolism of the American flag, a bald eagle and the Statue of Liberty, art that was admittedly bright and welcoming, but also could be read as giving it an uncomfortable, chauvinistic sheen.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of chauvinistic

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