Definition of Superior
Superior
su·pe·ri·or
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
broadly, having a higher status, level, or rank, or holding greater power or importance;
e.g. The soldiers reported to their superior officer when they returned to the camp.
(adjective)
being of higher quality or a higher standard, being broadly better;
e.g. These shoes are superior to the ones I had before because they are more comfortable.
(adjective)
seeing oneself as being better than others, having too high an opinion of oneself, often expressed as seeming overly composed or detached in a situation;
e.g. She said in a superior tone that she hadn't had any problems with the task.
(noun)
a person who holds a higher rank, position, or status than someone else;
e.g. She plans to consult her superior for this difficult case.
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