superior in Russian
superior in Russian is вы́сший, вышестоя́щий, ста́рший — superior means higher in rank, quality, or status than another.
superior in Russian
вы́сший
Pronounced: vysshiy
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
вышестоя́щий
Pronounced: vyshestoyashchiy
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
ста́рший
Pronounced: starshiy
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
ве́рхний
Pronounced: verkhniy
Located above or out; higher in position.
вы́сший
Pronounced: vysshiy
Located above or out; higher in position.
превосхо́дный
Pronounced: prevoskhodnyy
(botany) (of a calyx) Above the ovary; said of parts of the flower which, although normally below the ovary, adhere to it, and so appear to originate from its upper part.
What does "superior" mean?
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adj Higher in rank, quality, or status than another.
"This fabric is superior to the cheaper alternative."
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adj Acting as though one is better than others; arrogant.
"She gave a superior smile that annoyed everyone in the room."
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noun A person of higher rank, especially in a job or organisation.
"He always deferred to his superiors on major decisions."
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superior in a sentence
- This fabric is superior to the cheaper alternative.
- He reported the incident to his superior officer.
- She gave a superior smile that annoyed everyone in the room.
- He has a superior attitude and never listens to anyone else's ideas.
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What is "superior" in Russian?
"superior" in Russian is вы́сший, вышестоя́щий, ста́рший. superior means: Higher in rank, quality, or status than another.
How do you pronounce вы́сший?
"superior" in Russian is вы́сший, pronounced "vysshiy".
How do you use "superior" in a sentence?
Example: "This fabric is superior to the cheaper alternative." In Russian, "superior" is вы́сший, вышестоя́щий, ста́рший.
Are there other ways to say "superior" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "superior": вы́сший, вышестоя́щий, ста́рший, ве́рхний, превосхо́дный.
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