Superior
Higher in rank, quality, or value; better than others; outstanding or first-rate.
adjectiveSuperior
Higher in rank, quality, or value; better than others; outstanding or first-rate.
adjectiveImagine This
Picture two tools side by side: one is a standard hammer and the other a gleaming, flawlessly balanced hammer labeled 'Superior.' The superior hammer outperforms the other in weight, finish, and durability, clearly above the rest.
Sounds Like
SOO-PEER-EE-ər
Looks Like
Looks like the word 'super' plus 'ior' — it begins with the prefix super- meaning above.
Remember This
Remember that superior is usually followed by 'to' when making a comparison (superior to something). Do not use 'more superior' in standard English.
Other Forms
Connect With
higher, better, above, preeminent, elite
Note
As an adjective, superior can mean higher in rank (as in a boss or supervisor) or higher quality. The noun form 'superior' refers to a person in authority or a higher rank. Common collocation: 'superior to'.