Who is superior

Used of an ovary. Used of a term or proposition. One that surpasses another in rank or quality. Greater in quality or value than. Refusing to give in to or be affected by. A person superior to temptation. More comprehensive or inclusive; generic. Located above or directed upward. The head of a religious community.

Situated above or directed upward. Situated nearer the top of the head. Higher in quality. Higher in rank. More comprehensive , as a term in classification. A genus is superior to a species. Located above. The superior jaw; the superior part of an image. Save Word. Essential Meaning of superior. Full Definition of superior Entry 1 of 3. Definition of superior Entry 2 of 3. Superior geographical name. Definition of Superior Entry 3 of 3. Other Words from superior Adjective superiorly adverb.

Examples of superior in a Sentence Adjective This new model offers superior performance. The small army was overwhelmed by superior numbers. He only helps us because it makes him feel superior. Report to your superior officer.

The verdict was reversed by a superior court. Noun His superior gave him an excellent evaluation. You should report any problems to your immediate superior. Trump, The New Republic , 12 Aug. Clark, Essence , 13 Oct. First Known Use of superior Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1. They fought with great courage against a superior force of invaders.

You are accountable to your superior officer. Definition and synonyms of superior from the online English dictionary from Macmillan Education. This is the British English definition of superior. View American English definition of superior. Change your default dictionary to American English. View the pronunciation for superior. Open Dictionary. Other entries for this word. Mother Superior noun.