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

  • (..) - Congratulations on the new job. - You'll make a fine... - Mr. Secretary, sir. Oh, man. Not playing down to the abilities of your superior officer, are you? No, sir. Snooker's just not my game. Too many balls on the table. Distracting, isn't it? That one (..)
    1997 G.I. Jane
  • (..) your sex, Lieutenant. You'll have a separate bed, a separate head. If you have any special medical needs, inform the infirmary. If your classmates or a superior acts in a harassing... or otherwise unbecoming manner, you are to inform me immediately, so that I can deal with it (..)
    1997 G.I. Jane