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

After the supreme leader was killed in February, the Iranian regime posted banners of his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, around Tehran. — Max Butterworth, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026

Cut off from the rest of Virgin Gorda and accessible only by boat and helicopter, its supreme seclusion is a part of its unending appeal. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Experts say the changes mark a shift in approach compared to the more cautious tone under Mojtaba’s father, Ali Khamenei, who was supreme leader until assassinated by Israel at the start of the war. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

For many of the 20 million pilgrims attending this year, the killing this year of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his family by Israel and the United States is a thundering echo of grave injustice against the Shia Muslims. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing supreme

• Supreme Being
• supreme court