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superior
(often followed by ‘to’) above being affected or influenced by
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adjective
(often followed by ‘to’) above being affected or influenced by
“he is superior to fear”
adjective
(sometimes followed by ‘to’) not subject to or influenced by
“overcome by a superior opponent”
adjective
having a higher rank
“superior officer”
adjective
of or characteristic of high rank or importance
“a superior ruler”
adjective
of high or superior quality or performance
“superior wisdom derived from experience”
adjective
having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit
“Mars and Jupiter are the closest in of the superior planets”
adjective
written or printed above and to one side of another character
noun
a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
noun
the head of a religious community
noun
one of greater rank or station or quality
noun
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
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he is superior to fear
an ignited firework proceeds superior to circumstances until its blazing vitality fades
overcome by a superior opponent
trust magnates who felt themselves superior to law
superior officer
a superior ruler
superior wisdom derived from experience
superior math students
Mars and Jupiter are the closest in of the superior planets
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