I. adjective
1.
being or regarded as being above the level of another
the new assistant received a superior rating for his work
Synonyms: greater, higher, over, overlying, superincumbent, superjacent
Related Word: major, primary, senior
Contrasted words: lesser, lower, nether, under
Antonyms: inferior
2.
Synonyms: supernatural 1, miraculous, numinous, preternatural, superhuman, supermundane, suprahuman, supramundane, supranatural, unearthly
3.
Synonyms: better 2, ||bettermost, preferable
Antonyms: inferior
4.
being of higher quality, accomplishment, or merit
a class of superior students
Synonyms: exceptional, premium; compare marvelous 2
Related Word: noteworthy, remarkable, unusual
Contrasted words: commonplace, ordinary, unexceptional, unremarkable
Antonyms: average
5.
Synonyms: choice , dainty, delicate, elegant, exquisite, rare, recherché, select
6.
Synonyms: excellent , capital, ||dandy, famous, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, prime
Antonyms: inferior
7.
Synonyms: proud 1, arrogant, cavalier, disdainful, haughty, high-and-mighty, insolent, lofty, overbearing, supercilious
II. noun
one standing above another in a hierarchy of rank
was always respectful to his superiors in the department
Synonyms: better, brass hat, elder, higher-up, senior
Related Word: heavyweight
Antonyms: inferior