n. Function: adjective
1 being or regarded as being above the level of another FF1C; the new assistant received a superior rating for his work FF1E;
Synonyms: greater, higher, over, overlying, superincumbent, superjacent
Related Words: major, primary, senior
Contrasted Words: lesser, lower, nether, under
Antonyms: inferior
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Synonyms: SUPERNATURAL 1, miraculous, numinous, preternatural, superhuman, supermundane, suprahuman, supramundane, supranatural, unearthly
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Synonyms: BETTER 2, ||bettermost, preferable
Antonyms: inferior
4 being of higher quality, accomplishment, or merit FF1C; a class of superior students FF1E;
Synonyms: exceptional, premium; compare MARVELOUS 2
Related Words: noteworthy, remarkable, unusual
Contrasted Words: commonplace, ordinary, unexceptional, unremarkable
Antonyms: average
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Synonyms: CHOICE , dainty, delicate, elegant, exquisite, rare, recherché, select
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Synonyms: EXCELLENT , capital, ||dandy, famous, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, prime
Antonyms: inferior
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Synonyms: PROUD 1, arrogant, cavalier, disdainful, haughty, high-and-mighty, insolent, lofty, overbearing, supercilious