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superior

UK
/suːˈpɪəriə/
US
/suːˈpɪrɪər/

Translations

superiornoun
superiors
pl
UK
/suːˈpɪəriə/
US
/suːˈpɪrɪər/
supérieurPersonne ayant un rang ou une autorité plus élevés ; s’emploie surtout pour un supérieur hiérarchique.
If you have any concerns, speak to your superior.
Si vous avez des inquiétudes, parlez-en à votre supérieur.
supérieurReligieux.
The superior of the monastery welcomed the visiting scholars.
Le supérieur du monastère a accueilli les chercheurs en visite.
supérieurePersonne ayant un rang ou une autorité plus élevés ; forme féminine de supérieur hiérarchique.
Her superior asked her to stay late.
Sa supérieure lui a demandé de rester tard.
Synonyms
higher authority
superior being
leader
head
director
manager
boss
chief
overseer
superioradjective
UK
/suːˈpɪəriə/
US
/suˈpɪriər/
supérieurS’emploie pour un rang, une qualité, une quantité ou une position plus élevés ; aussi avec une nuance de condescendance selon le contexte.
The superior officer gave orders to the troops.
L’officier supérieur a donné des ordres aux troupes.
Additional translations
en exposantTypographie, mathématiques.
Synonyms
excellent
superlative
higher
greater
better
top
foremost
premier
exceptional
outstanding
Antonyms
inferior

Definitions

superiornoun
A person of higher rank or authority, especially an immediate manager or supervisor.
If you have any concerns, speak to your superior.
A person or thing that is better or greater in some respect.
In terms of speed, the new model is clearly its superior.
The head of a religious community, especially a monastery or convent.
The superior of the monastery welcomed the visiting scholars.
superioradjective
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
The superior officer gave orders to the troops.
Above average in excellence, merit, intelligence, etc.
Her superior skills in mathematics earned her a scholarship.
Greater in quantity or amount.
The superior number of votes secured his victory in the election.
Having an attitude of superiority; condescending.
He spoke in a superior tone that irritated everyone in the room.
Situated higher up; upper.
The superior branches of the tree were difficult to reach.
Printing, Mathematics: (of a character) written smaller and set slightly above the normal line of type; superscript.
In the formula x², the figure "2" is set as a superior character.
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