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superior in Swedish

superior in Swedish is överlägsen, förstklassig, utmärkt — superior means higher in rank, quality, or status than another.

superior in Swedish

överlägsen
adj
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
förstklassig
adj
(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.
utmärkt
adj
(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.
överordnad
noun
A person of higher rank or quality, especially a colleague in a higher position.

What does "superior" mean?

  1. adj Higher in rank, quality, or status than another.
    "This fabric is superior to the cheaper alternative."
  2. adj Acting as though one is better than others; arrogant.
    "She gave a superior smile that annoyed everyone in the room."
  3. noun A person of higher rank, especially in a job or organisation.
    "He always deferred to his superiors on major decisions."

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 always deferred to his superiors on major decisions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "superior" in Swedish?

"superior" in Swedish is överlägsen, förstklassig, utmärkt. superior means: Higher in rank, quality, or status than another.

How do you use "superior" in a sentence?

Example: "This fabric is superior to the cheaper alternative." In Swedish, "superior" is överlägsen, förstklassig, utmärkt.

Are there other ways to say "superior" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "superior": överlägsen, förstklassig, utmärkt, överordnad.

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