superior

• Описывает что-то, что выше по рангу, статусу, качеству или ценности по сравнению с другими.

Describes something that is higher in rank, status, quality, or value compared to others.

1. Higher in rank or statusB1formal

   Having a higher position, rank, or authority than others.

   Вышестоящий

   • 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.

   Synonymschiefseniorsuperordinateupper

   Antonymsinferiorjuniorlowersubordinate

2. Better in qualityB1formal

   Of higher quality, standard, or excellence compared to others.

   Превосходный

   • This product is made of superior materials.
   • Her performance was superior to that of her competitors.
   • The restaurant offers superior service and cuisine.

   Synonymsbetterexcellentexceptionalfirst-rateoutstandingpremiumsurpassingtop-quality

   Antonymsinferiormediocrepoorsubstandardworse

3. Showing arroganceB2informal

   Behaving as if one is better or more important than others.

   Превосходный (высокомерный)

   • 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.

   Synonymsarrogantcondescendingdisdainfulhaughtyloftypatronizingsnobbishsupercilious

   Antonymshumblemeekmodestunassuming

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, занимающего более высокий ранг, должность или статус, чем другой, особенно на работе или в иерархической структуре.

A noun referring to a person who holds a higher rank, position, or status than another, especially in a workplace or hierarchical structure.

1. Person of higher rankB1formal

   A person who holds a higher position or rank in an organization or hierarchy.

   Начальник

   • 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.

   Synonymsbosschiefcommanderdirectorleadermanageroverseerprincipalseniorsupervisor

   Antonymsinferiorsubordinateunderling

2. Person of higher qualityB2formal

   A person who is considered better or more skilled than others in a particular area.

   Превосходящий

   • 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.

   Synonymsacebetterexpertmasterpast mastervirtuoso

   Antonymsinferiorunderling