Meaning of superior In English

• 0 better than average or better than other people or things of the same type:

  • This is clearly the work of a superior artist.

  • She was chosen for the job because she was the superior candidate.

  • For babies, breastfeeding is superior to bottle-feeding.

  • The government troops were superior in numbers (= there were more of them).

  • a superior manner/smile

  • I can't stand Amanda - she's so superior.

• 1 higher in rank or social position than others:

  • The soldier was reported to his superior officer for failing in his duties.

  • The head is superior to the shoulder.

• 2 a person or group of people who are higher in rank or social position than others:

  • I will pass your complaint on to my superiors.

• 3 better than average, or better than others of the same type:

  • They were clearly the superior team.

  • Some people think acoustic recordings are superior to digital ones.

  • I can’t stand Bill’s superior attitude.

• 4 higher in rank or position than others:

  • When your superior officer gives you an order, you do it.

• 5 a person or group of people who are higher in rank or position than others :

  • We will need a letter of recommendation from one of your superiors.

• 6 better in quality than other things of a similar type:

  • We pride ourselves on having achieved a corporate culture of superior performance.

  • superior products/brands

  • superior customer/after-sales service

  • superior value/results/returns

  • be superior to sth The firm's technology is widely regarded as being superior to that of its rivals.

  • far/vastly superior (to sth) The school system was far superior when he left than it was when he was elected mayor.

• 7 having a higher position than someone else in a company or organization:

  • superior officers

• 8 someone who has a higher position than another employee or group of employees in a company or organization:

  • 71% of workers surveyed said they had been insulted, ignored, or otherwise treated discourteously by their superiors.

  • Conflicts can usually be contained if dealt with by an immediate superior.

  • Any unusual incidents should be reported to your superior.

  • Travel expenses must be authorized and approved by your superiors.