a superior in rank
1superior — su·pe·ri·or adj: of higher status, rank, or priority Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. superior I …
2superior — (adj.) late 14c., higher in position, from O.Fr. superior, from L. superiorem (nom. superior) higher, comparative of superus situated above, upper, from super above, over (see SUPER (Cf. super )). Meaning higher in rank or dignity is attested… …
3superior — [adj1] better, greater, higher; excellent above, a cut above*, admirable, capital, choice, dandy, deluxe, distinguished, exceeding, exceptional, exclusive, expert, famous, fine, finer, first class, first rate, first string*, five star*, good,… …
4Superior — Su*pe ri*or, a. [L., compar. of superus being above, fr. super above, over: cf. F. sup[ e]rieur. See {Super }, and cf. {Supreme}.] 1. More elevated in place or position; higher; upper; as, the superior limb of the sun; the superior part of an… …
5Superior conjunction — Superior Su*pe ri*or, a. [L., compar. of superus being above, fr. super above, over: cf. F. sup[ e]rieur. See {Super }, and cf. {Supreme}.] 1. More elevated in place or position; higher; upper; as, the superior limb of the sun; the superior part… …
6Superior figure — Superior Su*pe ri*or, a. [L., compar. of superus being above, fr. super above, over: cf. F. sup[ e]rieur. See {Super }, and cf. {Supreme}.] 1. More elevated in place or position; higher; upper; as, the superior limb of the sun; the superior part… …
7Superior letter — Superior Su*pe ri*or, a. [L., compar. of superus being above, fr. super above, over: cf. F. sup[ e]rieur. See {Super }, and cf. {Supreme}.] 1. More elevated in place or position; higher; upper; as, the superior limb of the sun; the superior part… …
8Superior planets — Superior Su*pe ri*or, a. [L., compar. of superus being above, fr. super above, over: cf. F. sup[ e]rieur. See {Super }, and cf. {Supreme}.] 1. More elevated in place or position; higher; upper; as, the superior limb of the sun; the superior part… …
9superior — ► ADJECTIVE 1) higher in status, quality, or power. 2) of high standard or quality. 3) (superior to) above yielding to or being influenced by. 4) conceited. 5) (of a letter, figure, or symbol) written or printed above the line. 6) chiefly Anatomy …
10superior — [sə pir′ē ər] adj. [OFr < L, compar. of superus, that is above < super: see SUPER ] 1. higher in space; placed higher up; upper 2. high or higher in order, status, rank, etc. 3. greater in quality or value than: with to 4. above average in… …