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superior

Definition

  • noun: a person of higher rank or status than another
  • noun: one who is above another in rank, station, or office
  • adjective: of high quality
  • adjective: situated higher up
  • often + 'to'
  • synonyms: higher, upper, posterior

Examples

  • You should report any problems to your 'immediate superior'.

  • The new model is (vastly/far) 'superior to' the old one.

  • He only helps us because it makes him feel 'superior'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) MAN : Don't do it. - Uh-uh, uh-uh, uh-uh. HOAG: Put them down. If you have a grievance, you may take it up with my superiors. Your superiors. Who the hell are they? REPORTER: A joint venture between Stark Industries... ...the Department of Damage Control, will oversee the collection... (..)
    2017 Spider-Man: Homecoming