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

  • (..) Objections have been raised... They should be raised. Does that look safe to you? Part of Thomas Edison's smear campaign against Mr. Tesla's superior alternating current. We have asked Mr. Tesla to reconsider. Which he will not! But I've been told he refuses (..)
    2006 The Prestige