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

  • (..) Listen, my friend. This is a matter of national importance. And if you continue to be difficult with me, I shall have no alternative but to have speaks with my superiors. Well, in that case, monsieur, we do have a "reum." I thought as much. Lugash Airways (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther