Simple meaning
What does Superior mean?
better or higher in quality.
Dictionary definition
higher in quality, level, or rank than another.
Example sentences
Superior in a sentence
easy
The class used superior to describe the result in simple words.
medium
In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more superior.
hard
During group work, students explained how superior changed the meaning and evaluation of the information.
Synonyms
Words like Superior
similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
Word family
Superior word family
Base word
superior
adjective
superior
Base form.
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What does superior mean?
Superior means better or higher in quality.
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