SUPERIOR Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word superior. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SUPERIOR
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better | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another • (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness noun • something superior in quality or condition or effect • someone who bets • a superior person having claim to precedence • the superior one of two alternatives adverb • comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc. • from a position of superiority or authority adjective satellite • (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable • more than half verb • surpass in excellence • to make better • get better | ||||||||
distinguished | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation • used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person | ||||||||
elite | nounn | |||||||
noun • a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status adjective satellite • selected as the best | ||||||||
eminent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • standing above others in quality or position • of imposing height; especially standing out above others | ||||||||
excellent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • very good; of the highest quality | ||||||||
exceptional | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree • surpassing what is common or usual or expected • deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence | ||||||||
fine | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles noun • money extracted as a penalty adverb • an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence • in a delicate manner adjective satellite • being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition • minutely precise especially in differences in meaning • thin in thickness or diameter • characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment • free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity verb • record a fine as a penalty in a police record • impose a fine on | ||||||||
first-class | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • very good; of the highest quality | ||||||||
first-rate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adverb • quite well adjective satellite • of the highest quality | ||||||||
greater | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • greater in size or importance or degree | ||||||||
high-grade | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • surpassing in quality | ||||||||
higher | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • advanced in complexity or elaboration • of education beyond the secondary level | ||||||||
illustrious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • widely known and esteemed • having or conferring glory | ||||||||
outstanding | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • distinguished from others in excellence • having a quality that thrusts itself into attention • owed as a debt • of major significance or importance | ||||||||
prime | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers noun • a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself • the period of greatest prosperity or productivity • the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m. • the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest adjective satellite • first in rank or degree • used of the first or originating agent • of superior grade • being at the best stage of development verb • insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing • cover with a primer; apply a primer to • fill with priming liquid | ||||||||
superb | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of surpassing excellence • surpassingly good | ||||||||
supreme | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • final or last in your life or progress • greatest in status or authority or power • highest in excellence or achievement • greatest or maximal in degree; extreme | ||||||||
surpassing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence • far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree | ||||||||
top-notch | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of the highest quality | ||||||||
top-quality | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • surpassing in quality | ||||||||