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superiorbetter in quality, amount, or degree than others

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: better in quality, amount, or degree than others

Pronunciation (IPA): /suːˈpɪriər/

Korean meaning: 더 나은, 우수한, 뛰어난

Korean pronunciation: 수**피**어리어

Example Sentences

  • My mom thinks her cooking is superior to Gordon Ramsay's, and honestly, she might be right!
  • The new employee was promoted quickly due to his superior work ethic.
  • He acts all superior just because he can solve a Rubik's cube in under a minute.

superior

ADJECTIVE

//suːˈpɪriər//

better in quality, amount, or degree than others

superior concept
💡 Concept

The superior athlete easily outperforms the others in the race.

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superior rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

"His skill is truly superior, your canned soup is inferior."

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/suːˈpɪriər/
🇬🇧 UK/suːˈpɪəriə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Prefixsuper--
Suffix--ior

Origin

From Latin 'superior,' the comparative form of 'superus' meaning 'upper' or 'higher,' derived from the prefix 'super-' meaning 'above' or 'over.'

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🎵Rhyme

interiorexteriorulterior
interior
exterior
ulterior

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom thinks her cooking is superior to Gordon Ramsay's, and honestly, she might be right!

The new employee was promoted quickly due to his superior work ethic.

😄 Fun example

He acts all superior just because he can solve a Rubik's cube in under a minute.

This material is superior in durability and cost-effectiveness.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

excellentoutstandingexceptionalsupremefirst-rate

Antonyms

inferiorpoorsubstandard

Related

supervisesupremesurpassexceed