SUPERIOR

(noun) a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
synonyms : superscript
(noun) a town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from Duluth
(noun) the largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the Great Lakes
synonyms : lake superior
(noun) the head of a religious community
(noun) one of greater rank or station or quality
synonyms : higher-up , superordinate
(noun) a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
synonyms : master , victor
(adj.) of or characteristic of high rank or importance
"a superior ruler"
(adj.) of high or superior quality or performance
"superior wisdom derived from experience", "superior math students"
(adj.) having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit
"Mars and Jupiter are the closest in of the superior planets"
(adj.) written or printed above and to one side of another character
synonyms : superscript
(adj.) (often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by
"he is superior to fear", "an ignited firework proceeds superior to circumstances until its blazing vitality fades"
(adj.) (sometimes followed by `to') not subject to or influenced by
"overcome by a superior opponent", "trust magnates who felt themselves superior to law"
(adj.) having a higher rank
"superior officer"
synonyms : higher-ranking , ranking

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