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SUPERIOR

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

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There are 13 meanings of the word Superior.

How to pronounce superior:

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Superior - as an adjective

Of high or superior quality or performance

Example: "Superior wisdom derived from experience"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inferior11

Of or characteristic of high rank or importance

Example: "A superior ruler"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inferior11

Written or printed above and to one side of another character

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
superscript17

Having an orbit farther from the sun than the earth's orbit

Example: "Mars and jupiter are the closest in of the superior planets"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inferior11

Superior - as a noun

The largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the great lakes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lake superior

One of greater rank or station or quality

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
higher-upsuperordinate16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
leader7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inferior11

A town in northwest wisconsin on lake superior across from duluth

The head of a religious community

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
religious10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A combatant who is able to defeat rivals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
master8victor11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
battler9belligerent14combatant15fighter14scrapper14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
superscript17

Superior - as an adjective satellite

(sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by

Example: "Overcome by a superior opponent"

Having a higher rank

Example: "Superior officer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
higher-rankingranking12

(often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by

Example: "He is superior to fear"

Example Sentences

"He believes that he is superior to everyone else."
"The company's superior products have given them an edge in the market."
"She has a superior talent for playing the piano."
"His superior strength allowed him to win the competition."
"The superior quality of the fabric makes this dress very special."
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Word Game Points

Is SUPERIOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, superior is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUPERIOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SUPERIOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, superior is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUPERIOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SUPERIOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, superior is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUPERIOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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