superior superior /suːˈpɪriːɝ/

adjective

1. () Of high or superior quality or performance  ( superior )
   of high or superior quality or performance
    Superior wisdom derived from experience
   superior wisdom derived from experience
    Superior math students
   superior math students
   
2. () Of or characteristic of high rank or importance  ( superior )
   of or characteristic of high rank or importance
    A superior ruler
   a superior ruler
   
3. () (sometimes followed by 'to') not subject to or influenced by  ( superior )
   (sometimes followed by 'to') not subject to or influenced by
    Overcome by a superior opponent
   overcome by a superior opponent
    Trust magnates who felt themselves superior to law
   trust magnates who felt themselves superior to law
   
4. (often followed by 'to') above being affected or influenced by  ( superior )
   (often followed by 'to') above being affected or influenced by
    He is superior to fear
   he is superior to fear
    An ignited firework proceeds superior to circumstances until its blazing vitality fades
   an ignited firework proceeds superior to circumstances until its blazing vitality fades
   
5. Having a higher rank  ( higher-ranking , ranking , superior )
   having a higher rank
    Superior officer
   superior officer
   
6. (astronomy) having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit  ( superior )
   (astronomy) having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit
    Mars and Jupiter are the closest in of the superior planets
   Mars and Jupiter are the closest in of the superior planets
   
7. (printing) written or printed above and to one side of another character  ( superior , superscript )
   (printing) written or printed above and to one side of another character
   

noun

1. () The head of a religious community  ( superior )
   the head of a religious community
   
2. () One of greater rank, station or quality  ( higher-up , superordinate , superior )
   one of greater rank, station or quality
   
3. A character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character  ( superior , superscript )
   a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character
   
4. A combatant who is able to defeat rivals  ( superior , master , victor )
   a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
   

 Superior

1. A town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from Duluth  ( Superior )
   a town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from Duluth
    Superior is just across the lake from Duluth, making it a popular destination.
   Superior is just across the lake from Duluth, making it a popular destination.
   
   
2. The largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the Great Lakes  ( Lake Superior , Superior )
   the largest freshwater lake in the world; the deepest of the Great Lakes