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

  • (..) than a woman that you have to salute in the morning. Promote 'em all, I say, 'cause this is true: If you haven't gotten a blowjob from a superior officer... well, you're just letting the best in life pass you by. Colonel, the practice of Code Reds is still condoned by officers-- (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men
  • (..) That won't be necessary, Colonel. I can handle the situation, sir. The same way you handled Curtis Bell? Don't interrupt me, Lieutenant! - I'm still your superior officer. - And I'm yours, Matthew. I want to know what we're going to do about this. I think Santiago should be transferred (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men