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superior

The word “superior” has 4 syllables: su-pe-ri-or

It's pronounced as /suˈpɪr.i.ɚ/

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In the thesaurus, “superior” has 261 synonyms and 70 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for superior along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for superior

Antonyms for superior

Meanings of superior

  • noun
    1. A person of higher rank or quality.
    2. The senior person in a monastic community.
    3. The head of certain churches and colleges.
    4. One who has made an original grant of heritable property to a tenant or vassal, on condition of a certain annual payment (feu duty) or of the performance of certain services.
  • adjective
    1. Higher in quality.
    2. Higher in rank.
    3. More comprehensive, as a term in classification.
    4. Located above.
    5. Greater or better than average; extraordinary.
    6. Beyond the power or influence of; too great or firm to be subdued or affected by; with to.
    7. Of a planet: closer to the Earth than to the sun.

Example Sentences

  • This smartphone is superior to the older model in both speed and design.
  • He believes his cooking skills are superior to anyone else’s in the family.
  • The soldiers were forced to retreat in the face of a superior army.
  • The company gained an advantage by offering a superior customer experience.
  • Her performance was clearly superior compared to the other contestants.

On this page you'll find 331 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to superior, such as: A-OK, A1, OK, acceptable, acquiescent, adequate, all right.

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