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Superior

Soo-PIH-ree-ur

/suːˈpɪriːɜːr/

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Syllable breakdown

superior

Dictionary meaning

(often followed by `to') above being affected or influenced by.

Examples

  • Overcome by a superior opponent.
  • Superior officer.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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