Learn how to use the comparative “superior” and superlative “supreme” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “super”?

The comparative form of “super” is “superior”.

Example

Her performance today is superior to yesterday.

Example

The second book in the series is superior to the first.

What is the superlative form of “super”?

The superlative form of “super” is “supreme”.

Example

Among all the options, this is the supreme solution.

Example

He is considered the supreme player on the team.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are not used with "super," "superior," and "supreme." Instead, "superior" and "supreme" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "super." Using "most superior" or "more superior" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Super" has an irregular comparative and superlative form. It follows the pattern: - Comparative form: Super → Superior - Superlative form: Super → Supreme

Expressions with similar meanings to “superior”

better

Used to describe something of higher quality or excellence.

Example

Her performance was clearly better than the others.

improved

Used to indicate that something has become better than before.

Example

The updated version is much improved over the previous one.

enhanced

Used to describe something that has been made better or more advanced.

Example

The new features have enhanced the user experience.

Expressions with similar meanings to “supreme”

best

Used to describe something of the highest quality or excellence.

Example

The chef prepared the best meal we've ever had.

optimal

Used to indicate the most favorable or efficient option.

Example

The optimal solution for this problem is to use a specialized tool.

Using than with comparative “superior”

When using the comparative form "superior" to compare two things, you would use "to" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her performance today is superior to yesterday." Here, "to" is used to show that the quality of her performance today is higher than the quality of her performance yesterday.

How can I use this expression in context?

“superior” and “supreme” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Performance

  She sings superior to him.

  She sings superior to him.

• 2. Options

  This option is superior for our needs.

  This option is superior for our needs.

• 3. Choices

  Out of all the designs, this one is the supreme.

  Out of all the designs, this one is the supreme.

• 4. Achievements

  His supreme effort in the competition earned him a gold medal.

  His supreme effort in the competition earned him a gold medal.

Related idioms and phrases

Best of both worlds

To enjoy the benefits of two different things.

Example

By working part-time, she had the best of both worlds – a job and time for her hobbies.

A picture is worth a thousand words

Visual representation is more effective than words alone.

Example

Instead of explaining, he showed them a graph – a picture is worth a thousand words.