Superior Definition & Meaning
superior
- adjective
- of high or superior quality or performance; "superior wisdom derived from experience"; "superior math students"
- of or characteristic of high rank or importance; "a superior ruler"
- (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by; "overcome by a superior opponent"; "trust magnates who felt themselves superior to law"
- written or printed above and to one side of another character
- having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit; "Mars and Jupiter are the closest in of the superior planets"
- having a higher rank; "superior officer"
- (often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by; "he is superior to fear"; "an ignited firework proceeds superior to circumstances until its blazing vitality fades"
- noun
- one of greater rank or station or quality
- the head of a religious community
- a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
- the largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the Great Lakes
- a town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from Duluth
- a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
"Superior" in song lyrics
See how superior is used in real songs:
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"I ain't a master, no I'm not superior"
3rd Bass — No Master Plan No Master Race -
"Sex, butchery meat rack material, superior"
Afu-Ra f/ Hannibal Stax, Krumbsnatcha — All That -
"On exterior seem some dude attitude superior"
Apani B. Fly Emcee f/ Sara Kana — Spot Me
Words that rhyme with superior
Usage tips for "superior"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "superior" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for superior to find words that pair well.
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