Superior: meaning, definitions and examples

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superior

[ suːˈpɪəriər ]

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quality

Higher in rank, status, or quality than others.

Synonyms

better, greater, higher, upper

Examples of usage

He always had a superior attitude towards his coworkers.
Her performance was superior to that of her competitors.
The superior product will always stand out in the market.

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person

A person of higher rank or status.

Synonyms

boss, chief, leader, manager

Examples of usage

The manager was considered a superior in the company.
She always relied on her superiors for guidance.
He reported directly to his superiors.

Translations

Translations of the word "superior" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superior

🇮🇳 श्रेष्ठ

🇩🇪 überlegen

🇮🇩 unggul

🇺🇦 вищий

🇵🇱 lepszy

🇯🇵 優れた (すぐれた)

🇫🇷 supérieur

🇪🇸 superior

🇹🇷 üstün

🇰🇷 우수한 (우수한)

🇸🇦 فائق

🇨🇿 nadřazený

🇸🇰 nadriadený

🇨🇳 优越的 (优越的)

🇸🇮 superioren

🇮🇸 æðri

🇰🇿 жоғарғы

🇬🇪 უმაღლესი

🇦🇿 üstün

🇲🇽 superior

Word origin

The word 'superior' originated from the Latin word 'superior', which means higher or upper. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially used to describe something of better quality or higher rank. Over time, 'superior' has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings related to excellence, superiority, and hierarchy.