Laxi Dictionary

English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition superior in British English

superior adjective

adjective
/sʊˈpɪəriə(r)/
1

better than someone or something else in quality or skill

Example

Towards the end of the game the younger man's superior strength began to show.

Example

Though technically superior, their system was never commercially successful.

Example

The sound quality is superior to that on a regular CD.

Example

The new version is vastly superior to the old one.

Example

We respected Bill's superior knowledge of the area.

Synonyms and related words
better improved superior
2

greater in size or power

Example

Despite its superior numbers, the French fleet was defeated by Nelson's navy.

Example

They fought with great courage against a superior force of invaders.

Synonyms and related words
large big high
Example

a company that supplies superior wines to the restaurant trade

Synonyms and related words
cushdy great select
4

someone who is superior behaves in a proud way, as if they think they are better or more important than other people

Example

I can't stand that superior smile of his.

Synonyms and related words
arrogant proud conceited
5

having a higher status or position than someone or something else

Example

You are accountable to your superior officer.

Example

judges of the superior courts

Synonyms and related words
above above my paygrade A-list
Example

the superior rectal vein

Synonyms and related words
high above top
Definition superior in British English