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Synonyms of superior

17 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for superior is supreme. Other synonyms of superior are utmost, preeminent and major. The opposite of superior is inferior.

Synonyms and similar words for superior

adjectiveGreater or better than average.

adjectiveBelonging to the part of an axillary flower which is toward the main stem.

adjective(of the radicle) Pointing toward the apex of the fruit.

adjectiveAffecting or assuming an air of superiority.

  • superciliousArrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.

nounThe senior person in a monastic community.

nounA superior letter, figure, or symbol.

  • superscriptA type of lettering form that appears as a number, figure, or symbol above the normal line of type, located at the...

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • crowning
  • foremost
  • greater
  • higher
  • major
  • preeminentExceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.
  • supremeGreatest, or the most excellent, extreme, superior, highest, or utmost.
  • utmostThe most extreme; greatest, ultimate.
  • vaulting
  • ferior nonstandard, rareNot inferior, superior.
  • paramount obsoleteOf a law, right, etc.: having precedence over or superior to another.

Opposite of superior

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of superior

  1. adjective Higher in rank, status, or quality.
  2. adjective Of high standard or quality.
  3. adjective Greater in size or power.

Full definition of superior

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Questions about synonyms of superior

What is another word for superior?
Superior has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as supreme, utmost, preeminent and major.
What is the opposite of superior?
The opposite of superior is inferior.
What does superior mean?
Superior means higher in rank, status, or quality.

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