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

Get The Recipe This riff on the classic casserole uses a sheet pan to maximize surface area, meaning more crunchy topping and less soupy filling. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 July 2024

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

Noun

The Texas chili is also a thick burger-stand version superior as a topping for chili dogs — ask for the spicy mustard — or chili burgers, french fries or tater tots. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

Autumn Berry – Pomegranate, orange and peach flavors with a mixed berry fruit topping. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Verb

Brown-Forman earned 38 cents per share in the first quarter, topping the FactSet consensus estimate by 1 cent. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

By 1984, Parton was already seen as an entertainment icon, with nearly two decades of success topping the country charts and the popularity of her theatrical film debut as Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026