superius

: the highest or treble voice part in medieval music.

superior (m.,f.), superius (n.) (compar. adj. of superus,-a,-um (adj. A) q.v., “that which is above, upper”): (in space) higher, upper; former, preceding, superior; (in rank) senior, more exalted, higher in status; (in number) greater in number or degree cf.

One of the most common words to describe someone who thinks they are better than someone else is arrogant. Another very common word to describe such a person is proud. I can't stand how arrogant he is! Don't be too proud to admit you're wrong. The opposite of arrogant is humble.

adj. better, greater, higher; excellent. adj. arrogant, haughty. noun person higher or highest in rank.

adjective. If one thing or person is superior to another, the first is better than the second. We have a relationship infinitely superior to those of many of our friends. Synonyms: better, higher, greater, grander More Synonyms of superior.

To protect themselves from feelings of inferiority and shame, narcissists must always deny their shortcomings, cruelties, and mistakes. Often, they will do so by projecting their own faults on to others.

synonyms for self-righteous Most relevant. complacent. egotistical. hypocritical. pious.

His men were far superior numerically. Anthony sometimes felt that his mistress was his superior in will-power. His rival was probably his superior in comic roles.

superior adjective [not gradable] (BETTER) better than average, or better than others of the same type: They were clearly the superior team.

There are many words to describe someone who always needs to be right, including indomitable, adamant, unrelenting, insistent, intransigent, obdurate, unshakeable, dictatorial.

Because narcissists are not only emotionally brittle but also intellectually rigid, they can never admit to being wrong.

One of the most common words to describe someone who thinks they are better than someone else is arrogant. Another very common word to describe such a person is proud. I can't stand how arrogant he is!