superiority

noun

su·​pe·​ri·​or·​i·​ty su̇-ˌpir-ē-ˈȯr-ə-tē 

ˌsü-, 

-ˈär-

plural superiorities

: the quality or state of being superior

also : a superior characteristic

Synonyms of superiority

• arrogance

Examples of superiority in a Sentence

His success has given him a false sense of superiority.

the superiority of some of the customers at the exclusive beauty salon is enough to curl your hair

Recent Examples on the Web

There are those who once thought that the superiority of machines would cause a crisis for chess—and for humanity. —Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026

Piech wanted to show off the superiority of VW Group’s engineering. —ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026

The Chieffalo’s business model is based on a belief in the superiority of American goods. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026

Drone superiority More than four years of war have forced Ukraine to become a global leader in battlefield drones and robotic systems. —Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing superiority

• air of superiority
• air superiority
• superiority complex

Rhymes for superiority

• authority
• majority
• minority
• priority
• seniority
• sonority
• sorority
• exteriority
• inferiority

Kids Definition

superiority

noun

su·​pe·​ri·​or·​i·​ty su̇-ˌpir-ē-ˈȯr-ət-ē 

-ˈär-

plural superiorities

: the state or fact of being superior