Meaning of 'superior'

adjective

(often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by

adjective

(sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by

Example: "overcome by a superior opponent"

adjective

having a higher rank

Example: "superior officer"

Synonyms: ranking higher-ranking

adjective

of or characteristic of high rank or importance

Example: "a superior ruler"

adjective

of high or superior quality or performance

Example: "superior wisdom derived from experience"

adjective

having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit

Example: "Mars and Jupiter are the closest in of the superior planets"

adjective

written or printed above and to one side of another character

Synonyms: superscript

noun

a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character

Synonyms: superscript

noun

the head of a religious community

noun

one of greater rank or station or quality

Synonyms: superordinate higher-up

noun

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

Synonyms: master victor