Synonyms of topping

topping 1 of 3

adjective

chiefly British

as in excellent

of the very best kind

I know a topping new pub in Southwark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excellent
• great
• superb
• terrific
• wonderful
• awesome
• lovely
• fantastic
• fabulous
• stellar
• prime
• beautiful
• top
• fine
• hot
• marvelous
• quality
• classic
• famous
• heavenly
• cracking
• cool
• neat
• sensational
• divine
• too much
• slick
• superlative
• choice
• out of this world
• splendid
• sterling
• superior
• banner
• par excellence
• dynamite
• swell
• brave
• immense
• number one
• exceptional
• good
• prize
• first-class
• grand
• blue-ribbon
• first-rate
• bumper
• unsurpassed
• down
• dandy
• high-class
• nifty
• top-notch
• capital
• fab
• top-shelf
• frontline
• peachy
• gone
• boss
• keen
• topflight
• groovy
• blue-chip
• crackerjack
• mean
• first-string
• decent
• radical
• out-of-sight
• bully
• A1
• gangbusters
• hype
• supernal
• noble
• righteous
• wizard
• dope
• corking
• adequate
• better
• tip-top
• special
• numero uno
• acceptable
• primo
• fantabulous
• boffo
• top-of-the-line
• bang-up
• five-star
• peachy keen
• prizewinning
• A-OK
• brag
• satisfactory
• phat
• traditional
• all right
• four-star
• bonny
• classical
• gilt-edged
• tolerable
• jim-dandy
• OK
• fancy
• passable
• premium
• standard
• select
• high-test
• high-grade
• superfine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poor
• terrible
• awful
• rotten
• pathetic
• lousy
• atrocious
• vile
• wretched
• bad
• unsatisfactory
• inferior
• substandard
• execrable
• low-grade
• mediocre
• middling
• second-class
• second-rate

topping

2 of 3

noun

as in garnish

Related Words

• garnish
• seasoning
• condiment
• dip
• relish
• fixing(s)
• marinade
• dressing
• gravy
• sauce

topping

3 of 3

verb

present participle of top

as in surpassing

to be greater, better, or stronger than

the next contender's javelin throw topped the reigning champion's and set a new world record

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpassing
• exceeding
• eclipsing
• beating
• outstripping
• excelling
• outdoing
• transcending
• outshining
• outdistancing
• overtopping
• towering (over)
• bettering
• outclassing
• going one better
• mastering
• overcoming
• outmatching
• overshadowing
• outgunning
• defeating
• outpacing
• running circles around
• outrunning
• besting
• outweighing
• licking
• surmounting
• outperforming
• whipping
• trimming
• prevailing (over)
• conquering
• routing
• crushing
• trumping
• trouncing
• clobbering
• outracing
• winning (against)
• subduing
• shaming
• triumphing (over)
• overpassing
• walloping
• outcompeting
• one-upping
• overmatching
• thrashing
• worsting
• drubbing
• overbearing
• outbalancing
• skunking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of topping

Adjective

This Greek Yogurt Parfait comes with one of two topping options, granola or cookie crumbs. —Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022

Start with this easy nachos recipe, then go to town with topping options such as cilantro, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and salsa. —Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2022

Noun

Unlike queso fresco, which is akin to fresh mozzarella, cotija is often referred to as Mexican Parmesan, as it’s best used as a topping or finishing cheese. —Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026

Finely chop the herbs, then fold them into your favorite salsa recipe for a fresh, flavorful dip to serve with chips, or use it as a vibrant topping for tacos. —Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026

Verb

The always watchable Charlize Theron is the anchor of Apex, which has been topping the Netflix charts since its release last week. —K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026

Plus, the chocolate ganache topping has just a touch of fresh mint flavor. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026