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SUPERIOR Synonyms

There are 31 synonyms of the word superior. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word superior. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For SUPERIOR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for superior, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (1)
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