Synonyms of superior

superior 1 of 2

adjective

su̇-ˈpir-ē-ər 

1

as in arrogant

having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude

that superior sportscaster lets it be known that he thinks all foreign baseball teams are second-rate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arrogant
• dominant
• important
• cavalier
• masterful
• supercilious
• uppity
• haughty
• high-and-mighty
• bumptious
• assumptive
• pretentious
• pompous
• uppish
• presuming
• domineering
• imperious
• dominating
• lordly
• sniffy
• high-handed
• proud
• chesty
• huffish
• smug
• toplofty
• high-hat
• huffy
• peremptory
• overweening
• presumptuous
• lofty
• authoritarian
• self-assertive
• magisterial
• patronizing
• highfalutin
• self-asserting
• condescending
• stiff-necked
• pontifical
• bossy
• snobbish
• impudent
• snooty
• disdainful
• snobby
• bombastic
• saucy
• cocky
• boastful
• egocentric
• narcissistic
• vainglorious
• swaggering
• vain
• uninhibited
• hubristic
• complacent
• egotistic
• impertinent
• conceited
• pontificating
• bragging
• egoistic
• self-complacent
• blustery
• self-affected
• unreserved
• prideful
• self-pleased
• blusterous
• extroverted
• stuck-up
• orgulous
• self-satisfied
• self-flattering
• self-centered
• brash
• braggy
• braggart
• immodest
• self-conceited
• self-applauding
• forward
• self-loving
• self-promoting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• modest
• humble
• lowly
• unpretentious
• shrinking
• subdued
• timid
• passive
• sheepish
• bashful
• yielding
• compliant
• diffident
• shy
• deferential
• mousy
• unarrogant
• demure
• introverted
• unobtrusive
• meek
• acquiescent
• unaggressive
• submissive
• unassuming
• quiet
• unassertive
• overmodest
• reserved
• cowering
• cringing
• self-critical
• retiring
• self-doubting

2

as in proud

having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself

the superior attitude of the store owner's son drove the other employees crazy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proud
• arrogant
• cavalier
• disdainful
• haughty
• smug
• lordly
• prideful
• selfish
• lofty
• domineering
• dominating
• confident
• important
• highfalutin
• snobbish
• uppity
• supercilious
• vainglorious
• complacent
• egotistic
• overbearing
• condescending
• conceited
• patronizing
• pretentious
• vain
• egoistic
• overconfident
• swaggering
• bombastic
• cocky
• pompous
• self-contented
• impudent
• masterful
• high-sounding
• peremptory
• overweening
• self-satisfied
• boastful
• stuck-up
• self-important
• self-assertive
• magisterial
• brassy
• self-conceited
• bloated
• saucy
• sniffy
• egocentric
• cocksure
• cheeky
• bossy
• presumptuous
• imperious
• brash
• audacious
• impertinent
• forward
• self-glorifying
• self-confident
• self-assured
• sure
• bold
• presuming
• high-handed
• self-centered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• modest
• humble
• lowly
• homely
• meek
• unpretentious
• unassuming
• timid
• unpretending
• demure
• bashful
• shy
• retiring
• yielding
• compliant
• deferential
• diffident
• passive
• acquiescent
• submissive
• ingratiating
• shrinking
• apologetic
• quiet
• unassertive
• resigned
• subdued
• unobtrusive
• reserved
• self-doubting
• cowering
• cringing

3

as in excellent

of the very best kind

a five-star restaurant known for its superior wine list

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excellent
• superb
• great
• terrific
• wonderful
• awesome
• beautiful
• fantastic
• stellar
• lovely
• fabulous
• prime
• quality
• marvelous
• fine
• classic
• hot
• superlative
• heavenly
• famous
• first-class
• divine
• exceptional
• unsurpassed
• first-rate
• splendid
• top-notch
• high-class
• neat
• good
• sensational
• top
• top-shelf
• cool
• slick
• immense
• noble
• choice
• par excellence
• brave
• better
• cracking
• too much
• sterling
• frontline
• grand
• first-string
• topflight
• supernal
• top-of-the-line
• out of this world
• topping
• decent
• dynamite
• prize
• capital
• keen
• blue-chip
• blue-ribbon
• crackerjack
• dandy
• banner
• radical
• righteous
• boss
• mean
• peachy
• satisfactory
• primo
• adequate
• swell
• nifty
• fab
• dope
• groovy
• out-of-sight
• A1
• bully
• number one
• tip-top
• bumper
• acceptable
• gone
• special
• wizard
• fantabulous
• five-star
• bang-up
• corking
• peachy keen
• four-star
• traditional
• prizewinning
• hype
• brag
• down
• gangbusters
• boffo
• A-OK
• premium
• tolerable
• gilt-edged
• classical
• phat
• numero uno
• high-grade
• passable
• jim-dandy
• all right
• bonny
• standard
• fancy
• OK
• select
• high-test
• superfine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poor
• terrible
• awful
• inferior
• pathetic
• lousy
• vile
• wretched
• atrocious
• rotten
• unsatisfactory
• bad
• substandard
• low-grade
• execrable
• mediocre
• second-class
• middling
• second-rate

4

as in outstanding

standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement

a university known for attracting superior scientists and mathematicians

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outstanding
• distinguished
• prestigious
• illustrious
• famous
• notable
• noteworthy
• eminent
• noble
• luminous
• renowned
• signal
• bright
• honored
• star
• celebrated
• glorious
• preeminent
• redoubtable
• infamous
• dominant
• famed
• reputable
• exalted
• astral
• notorious
• predominant
• paramount

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minor
• unimportant
• insignificant
• average
• inferior
• mediocre
• obscure
• unsung
• uncelebrated

superior

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noun

as in boss

one who is above another in rank, station, or office

if a customer is rude to you, report it to your superior and she'll handle it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boss
• leader
• master
• elder
• better
• senior
• chief
• head

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• subordinate
• inferior
• assistant
• deputy
• underling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of superior

Adjective

This suggests that the Gigabyte RTX 5080 can deliver superior efficiency. — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026

For much of the AI industry’s tremendous growth over the last few years, companies believed their advantage came from owning better models, with the goal of investing heavily to own superior models. — Harsh Verma, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Noun

His case was covered up for three decades by his Jesuit superiors, and even Francis was suspected of having protected his fellow Jesuit. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

The Oversight Democrats’ summary published on Monday says officers at the facility were told by superiors there would be consequences for speaking up. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026