superior
01
överlägsen, utmärkt
surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence
Exempel
The superior craftsmanship of the handmade furniture set it apart from mass-produced alternatives.
Den överlägsna hantverksskickligheten hos de handgjorda möblerna skilde dem från massproducerade alternativ.
The superior performance of the athlete secured them a place in the finals.
Den överlägsna prestationen av idrottaren säkerställde en plats i finalen.
02
överlägsen, högre
higher in status or rank in comparison with someone or something else
Exempel
As the CEO, she held a superior position in the company hierarchy, overseeing all operations and making strategic decisions.
Som VD innehade hon en högre position i företagshierarkin, övervakade alla verksamheter och fattade strategiska beslut.
The superior officer in the military commanded respect and obedience from their subordinates.
Den överordnade officeren i militären krävde respekt och lydnad från sina underordnade.
03
not influenced by something
Exempel
She maintained a superior attitude to petty arguments.
His reason seemed superior to emotional impulses.
04
positioned above and slightly to the side of another character
Exempel
In the formula, the exponent is written in a superior position.
The footnote number appeared superior to the main text.
05
(of a planet) having an orbit that lies beyond Earth's orbit around the Sun
Exempel
Mars is a superior planet compared to Earth.
The superior planets can be seen at night.
06
having a higher rank or level compared to someone else
Exempel
The superior manager was responsible for several teams.
The superior candidate was promoted quickly.
07
beyond the influence or control of something
Exempel
He considered himself superior to trivial complaints.
Her reasoning was superior to the emotional arguments.
Superior
Exempel
He always followed the orders of his superior without question.
Han följde alltid sina överordnades order utan att ifrågasätta.
Her superiors praised her for handling the situation professionally.
Hennes överordnade berömde henne för att hantera situationen professionellt.
02
the leader of a religious group
Exempel
The monastery's superior welcomed the visitors.
He was appointed superior of the abbey.
03
a symbol or character positioned above and slightly to the right of another character
Exempel
The number " 2 " in x² is written as a superior.
Superscripts in chemical formulas are examples of a superior.
04
someone demonstrating dominance in skill or ability
Exempel
In chess, she was the superior, winning the tournament.
The boxer proved a superior over all his opponents.
