superior
/suːˈpɪr.i.ər/adjective
B2formalcommon/suːˈpɪr.i.ər/Describes something that is higher in rank, status, quality, or value compared to others.
ruОписывает что-то, что выше по рангу, статусу, качеству или ценности по сравнению с другими.esDescribe algo que es de mayor rango, estatus, calidad o valor en comparación con otros.frDécrit quelque chose qui est supérieur en rang, en statut, en qualité ou en valeur par rapport à d'autres.deBezeichnet etwas, das in Rang, Status, Qualität oder Wert über anderen steht; auch überlegen, hochwertig oder besser im Vergleich.ptDescreve algo que está acima em hierarquia, qualidade ou valor em relação a outro; também se refere a quem é chefe ou está numa posição mais alta.zh指在级别、地位、质量或价值上高于其他的人或事物。也可形容质量极好、出类拔萃,或指态度上带有优越感、居高临下。arيُستخدم لوصف ما هو أعلى في الرتبة أو المكانة أو الجودة أو القيمة مقارنة بغيره.
- Higher in rank or status B1 formal
Having a higher position, rank, or authority than others.
- She reported directly to her superior officer.
- The superior court has the final say in this matter.
- He was promoted to a superior position within the company.
ruВышестоящийessuperior (en rango o autoridad)frSupérieur (rang, statut)deÜbergeordnetptSuperiorzh上级的arأعلى رتبة
المرادفات: chiefseniorsuperordinateupper
الأضداد: inferiorjuniorlowersubordinate
- Better in quality B1 formal
Of higher quality, standard, or excellence compared to others.
- This product is made of superior materials.
- Her performance was superior to that of her competitors.
- The restaurant offers superior service and cuisine.
ruПревосходныйessuperior en calidadfrSupérieur (de meilleure qualité)deÜberlegenptSuperiorzh优越的arأفضل جودة
المرادفات: betterexcellentexceptionalfirst-rateoutstandingpremiumsurpassingtop-quality
الأضداد: inferiormediocrepoorsubstandardworse
- Showing arrogance B2 informal
Behaving as if one is better or more important than others.
- He had a superior attitude that annoyed his colleagues.
- She spoke in a superior tone, looking down on everyone.
- His superior manner made him unpopular in the group.
ruПревосходный (высокомерный)esaltanero, arrogantefrsupérieur (avec arrogance)deÜberlegen (arrogant)ptSuperior (arrogante)zh傲慢的(优越感的)arمتَعَالٍ (مُتَكَبِّر)
المرادفات: arrogantcondescendingdisdainfulhaughtyloftypatronizingsnobbishsupercilious
الأضداد: humblemeekmodestunassuming
- more superior comparative form
- most superior superlative form
noun
B2formalcommon/suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/A noun referring to a person who holds a higher rank, position, or status than another, especially in a workplace or hierarchical structure.
ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, занимающего более высокий ранг, должность или статус, чем другой, особенно на работе или в иерархической структуре.esPersona que tiene un rango, puesto o autoridad mayor que otra, especialmente en el trabajo o en una estructura jerárquica.frNom désignant une personne qui occupe un rang, un poste ou un statut plus élevé qu'une autre, notamment au travail ou dans une structure hiérarchique.deSubstantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die einen höheren Rang, eine höhere Position oder einen höheren Status hat als eine andere, besonders im Beruf oder in einer hierarchischen Struktur.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa de posto, cargo ou status mais elevado do que outra, especialmente no trabalho ou em uma hierarquia. Também pode se referir ao chefe ou a alguém que está acima na hierarquia.zh名词,指职位、级别或地位高于他人的人,尤指在工作或等级结构中。arاسم يدل على شخص يشغل مرتبة أو منصبًا أو مكانة أعلى من شخص آخر، ولا سيما في العمل أو في هيكل هرمي. ويُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على من هو أعلى مرتبة أو أفضل من غيره.
- Person of higher rank B1 formal
A person who holds a higher position or rank in an organization or hierarchy.
- She reported the issue to her immediate superior.
- The general is the superior of all the officers in the battalion.
- He always respects his superiors in the company.
ruНачальникesPersona de rango superiorfrSupérieur hiérarchiquedeVorgesetzterptSuperiorzh上级arالرئيس
المرادفات: bosschiefcommanderdirectorleadermanageroverseerprincipalseniorsupervisor
الأضداد: inferiorsubordinateunderling
- Person of higher quality B2 formal
A person who is considered better or more skilled than others in a particular area.
- In chess, he is my superior.
- She is a superior in the field of neuroscience.
- The champion proved to be the superior in the final match.
ruПревосходящийesPersona superiorfrPersonne supérieure (en talent, en compétence)deÜberlegenerptSuperiorzh优越者arمتفوق
- superiors plural form
- superiors' possessive plural form
- superior's possessive singular form