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

Then there’s Star Crunch, which pairs dark chocolate peanut butter with swirls of gooey caramel topping, chocolate crispy rice cereal, and caramel bits all combined with the Nerdy Nuts peanut butter. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026

Set aside ½ cup for the topping. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 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