Synonyms of supreme

supreme

adjective

sə-ˈprēm 

1

as in chief

highest in rank or authority

the supreme commander of the multinational force

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chief
• presiding
• commanding
• foremost
• top
• primary
• leading
• high
• lead
• principal
• senior
• first
• prime
• premier
• head
• in charge
• preeminent
• main
• supereminent
• high-level
• predominant
• paramount
• major
• supervisory
• reigning
• sovereign
• dominant
• superior
• ruling
• controlling
• overseeing
• managing
• upper
• regnant
• topmost
• directing
• predominate
• ascendant
• uppermost
• officiating
• upmost
• grand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• second
• less
• lower
• last
• lesser
• subordinate
• secondary
• inferior
• ancillary
• lowly
• subsidiary
• assistant
• junior
• under
• assisting
• deputy
• coadjutor

2

as in highest

coming before all others in importance

in our house, watching baseball reigns supreme as the activity of choice on summer evenings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highest
• greatest
• main
• primary
• foremost
• predominant
• dominant
• chief
• big
• leading
• first
• principal
• central
• key
• paramount
• sovereign
• great
• cardinal
• overriding
• premier
• primal
• master
• overbearing
• prior
• capital
• preeminent
• number one
• overmastering
• outstanding
• distinguished
• top
• grand
• eminent
• superior
• major
• illustrious
• senior
• notable
• arch
• important
• stellar
• unparalleled
• prestigious
• noteworthy
• high-level
• incomparable
• numero uno
• mighty
• signal
• unequaled
• influential
• star
• unsurpassed
• noble
• momentous
• matchless
• renowned
• significant
• famed
• famous
• celebrated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• least
• last
• minor
• slight
• insignificant
• negligible
• unimportant
• trivial
• subordinate
• secondary
• inferior
• inconsiderable
• inconsequential
• collateral
• trifling
• subsidiary

3

as in maximum

of the greatest or highest degree or quantity

considers a letter of gratitude from a former student the supreme reward for his years of teaching

Synonyms & Similar Words

• maximum
• utmost
• ultimate
• most
• paramount
• uttermost
• max
• last
• largest
• nth
• consummate
• outside
• top
• unparalleled
• biggest
• unrivaled
• unequaled
• unsurpassed
• unmatched
• uppermost
• topmost
• hugest
• upmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• least
• minimum
• minimal
• slightest
• smallest
• lowest
• tiniest
• minutest
• littlest
• fewest

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supreme

Khamenei’s death was only the second time Iran has lost a supreme leader since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. — Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

The nylon uppers make the style unbelievably lightweight on foot, while super minimal outsoles (which somehow sneak in support from EVA cushioning) add to the retro runner’s supreme flexibility. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Brady is actively mentoring Mendoza, advising him to embody supreme competitiveness, leadership and mental and physical toughness to earn his teammates' respect. — Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

But this supreme and irresistible power to make or to unmake, resides only in the whole body of the people; not in any subdivision of them. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Phrases Containing supreme

• Supreme Being
• supreme court