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

Sour cream adds moisture and a slight tang to the cake layer, which helps to balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and peach topping. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

And Rachel also has some photos and the topping looks unscathed. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

James topping the list by a significant margin when the likes of Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan have long been seen as the kings of the sports card world may raise some eyebrows, but his priciest card to date does include Jordan on it. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The trend is down and the stock is broadening out, forming a topping formation that has this technician very concerned. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026