superior

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective 1 ~ (to sb/sth) better in quality than sb/sth else; greater than sb/sth else: vastly superior * superior intelligence / strength / knowledge * This model is technically superior to its competitors. * Liverpool were clearly the superior team. * The enemy won because of their superior numbers. OPPINFERIOR 2 ~ (to sb) higher in rank, importance or position: my superior officer * to have superior status * a superior court of law OPPINFERIOR 3 (disapproving) showing by your behaviour that you think you are better than others: a superior air / manner / smile * He always looks so superior. 4 (used especially in advertisements) of very good quality; better than other similar things: superior apartments / wines noun 1 a person of higher rank, status or position: your social superiors * He's my immediate superior (= the person directly above me). * I'm going to complain to your superiors. OPPINFERIOR 2 used in titles for the head of a religious community: Mother Superior