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

  • (..) or just plain cowards. FATHER: Even so, all of them traitors. GRANDPA: Absolutely right. Presumably, if that was the case with your father, you will have informed your superiors, as is your duty. Lieutenant Kotler! You cretin Jew! Filth! (PAVEL GRUNTING) Ralf! (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas