superior

B1
Pronunciation
/suːˈpɪəɹi.ə(ɹ)/
/suːˈpɪɹiɚ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A person of higher rank or quality.

2 Definition

The senior person in a monastic community.

3 Definition

The head of certain churches and colleges.

4 Definition

One who has made an original grant of heritable property to a tenant or vassal, on condition of a certain annual payment (feu duty) or of the performance of certain services.

Adjective
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Higher in quality.

Example Sentences
  • Rebecca had always thought shorts were far superior to pants, as they didn't constantly make her legs itch.
2 Definition

Higher in rank.

3 Definition

More comprehensive, as a term in classification.

Example Sentences
  • A genus is superior to a species.
4 Definition

Located above.

Example Sentences
  • the superior jaw; the superior part of an image
5 Definition

Greater or better than average; extraordinary.

6 Definition

Beyond the power or influence of; too great or firm to be subdued or affected by; with to.

7 Definition

Of a planet: closer to the Earth than to the sun.