Definition of superior

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Superior (a.) More comprehensive; as a term in classification; as, a genus is superior to a species..

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Accent :: Accent (n.) A superior force of voice or of articulative effort upon some particular syllable of a word or a phrase, distinguishing it from the others..
Visitor :: Visitor () A superior, or a person lawfully appointed for the purpose, who makes formal visits of inspection to a corporation or an institution. See Visit, v. t., 2, and Visitation, n., 2..
Masterly :: Masterly (a.) Suitable to, or characteristic of, a master; indicating thorough knowledge or superior skill and power; showing a master's hand; as, a masterly design; a masterly performance; a masterly policy..
Ascend :: Ascend (v. i.) To rise, in a figurative sense; to proceed from an inferior to a superior degree, from mean to noble objects, from particulars to generals, from modern to ancient times, from one note to another more acute, etc.; as, our inquiries ascend to the remotest antiquity; to ascend to our first progenitor..
Saltfoot :: Saltfoot (n.) A large saltcellar formerly placed near the center of the table. The superior guests were seated above the saltfoot.
Overmatch :: Overmatch (n.) One superior in power; also, an unequal match; a contest in which one of the opponents is overmatched..
Particular :: Particular (a.) Separate or distinct by reason of superiority; distinguished; important; noteworthy; unusual; special; as, he brought no particular news; she was the particular belle of the party..
Beneath :: Beneath (prep.) Under, in relation to something that is superior, or that oppresses or burdens..
Distinguished :: Distinguished (a.) Separated from others by distinct difference; having, or indicating, superiority; eminent or known; illustrious; -- applied to persons and deeds..
Domineer :: Domineer (v. t.) To rule with insolence or arbitrary sway; to play the master; to be overbearing; to tyrannize; to bluster; to swell with conscious superiority or haughtiness; -- often with over; as, to domineer over dependents..
Superior :: Superior (a.) Higher or greater in excellence; surpassing others in the greatness, or value of any quality; greater in quality or degree; as, a man of superior merit; or of superior bravery..
Superior :: Superior (n.) One who is above, or surpasses, another in rank, station, office, age, ability, or merit; one who surpasses in what is desirable; as, Addison has no superior as a writer of pure English..
Appendant :: Appendant (n.) A inheritance annexed by prescription to a superior inheritance.
Superioress :: Superior (n.) The head of a monastery, convent, abbey, or the like..
Superior :: Superior (a.) Pointing toward the apex of the fruit; ascending; -- said of the radicle.
Ambition :: Ambition (n.) An eager, and sometimes an inordinate, desire for preferment, honor, superiority, power, or the attainment of something..
Only :: Only (a.) Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief..
Occidental :: Occidental (a.) Possessing inferior hardness, brilliancy, or beauty; -- used of inferior precious stones and gems, because those found in the Orient are generally superior..
Invocation :: Invocation (n.) The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; esp., prayer offered to a divine being..
High :: High (n.) An elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.
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