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Another word for superior

superior Synonyms

superior

modif.

higher, better, preferred, above, exceeding, finer, of higher rank, a cut above*, in ascendency, more exalted; see also excellent.

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Another word for superior

adjective

Being at a rank above another:
higher, senior. See over
Of greater excellence than another:
better¹, preferable. See better
Of fine quality:
choice, fine¹, first-class, prime, select. See better
Exceptionally good of its kind:
ace, banner, blue-ribbon, brag, capital, champion, excellent, fine¹, first-class, first-rate, prime, quality, splendid, superb, terrific, tiptop, top. (Informal) A-one, bully, dandy, great, swell, topflight, topnotch. (Slang) boss. (Chiefly British) tophole. See good
Overly convinced of one's own superiority and importance:
arrogant, haughty, high-and-mighty, insolent, lofty, lordly, overbearing, overweening, prideful, proud, supercilious. Idiom: on one's high horse. See attitude
Being at a height or level above another:
higher, upper. See high

noun

One who stands above another in rank:

better¹, elder, senior. (Informal) higher-up. See over

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They were both becoming accustomed to their superior strength and heightened senses.
As a horsemaster he was far superior to Murat.
Shirts and a somewhat superior force of French and pontificals.
He is assisted and advised by the superior council of public instruction, over which he presides.
It cannot be said that any one form of collector is superior all round.

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