superior

[suːˈpɪəriər]

superior Definition

• 1. higher in rank, status, or quality than others of its kind
• 2. showing a feeling of being better or higher in status than others

Using superior: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "superior" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company's superior technology gave it an edge over its competitors.

• Example

  She has a superior attitude towards her coworkers.

• Example

  The superior officer gave orders to the troops.

• Example

  This wine is of superior quality.

superior Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for superior

• better
• higher
• greater
• finer
• more excellent

Antonyms for superior

• inferior
• subordinate
• lesser

Idioms Using superior

• superior to

  better or greater than something else

  Example

  Her skills are superior to those of her colleagues.

• talk down to someone

  speak to someone as if they are inferior or less intelligent

  Example

  He always talks down to his subordinates, showing his superior attitude.

• pull rank

  use one's superior position to gain an advantage or get what one wants

  Example

  He tried to pull rank on me, but I stood my ground.

Phrases with superior

• superiority complex

  an attitude of superiority that conceals actual feelings of inferiority and failure

  Example

  His constant bragging about his achievements is a sign of his superiority complex.

• superior court

  a court of general jurisdiction that hears cases involving serious crimes and civil disputes

  Example

  The case was heard in superior court because it involved a serious crime.

• superiority of numbers

  the advantage gained by having more people or resources than the opposing side

  Example

  The superiority of numbers allowed the army to overwhelm the enemy.

Origins of superior

from Latin 'superior', meaning 'higher'

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Summary: superior in Brief

The term 'superior' [suːˈpɪəriər] refers to something that is higher in rank, status, or quality than others of its kind. It can also describe a feeling of being better or higher in status than others, as in 'She has a superior attitude towards her coworkers.' 'Superior' extends into phrases like 'superior court,' and idioms like 'pull rank,' denoting the use of one's superior position to gain an advantage.