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superiorly

superiorly

7.7
In a way that shows someone thinks they are better than others
  • adverb
  • /suːˈpɪəriəli/
translation icon : de manera condescendiente
  • He speaks to everyone in a way that is condescending and superiorly dismissive.

Examples

  • She superiorly pointed out my mistakes during the meeting, making me feel belittled.

  • So I know I'm privileged superiorly to most men in most circumstances.

  • So I know I'm privileged superiorly to most men in most circumstances.

  • He walked superiorly among his colleagues, acting as if he were better than them.

Synonyms

arrogantly
vssuperiorly
8 4.8

In a way that shows someone thinks they are better than other people

is focused on attitude of being better rather than boasting loudly
condescendingly
vssuperiorly
4 7.8

In a way that shows someone thinks they are better or smarter than other people

is a general feeling of being better rather than direct belittling
haughtily
vssuperiorly
2 6.6

Behave in a proud, unfriendly way to show you feel better than others

is more about feeling superior than cold social withdrawal
imperiously
vssuperiorly
1 8.6

To speak in a commanding way that expects people to obey

is about feeling better rather than using control or orders
patronizingly
vssuperiorly
  • Offensive
1 8.6

Acting as if you are better than other people

is a plain superior attitude rather than a soft, caring tone
pompously
vssuperiorly
1 7.7

In a proud, showy way to seem more important than others

is more about attitude of being better than theatrical display
loftily
vssuperiorly
1 7.2

In a proud way that shows you feel better than other people

is a plain superior attitude, not just a lofty stance
pretentiously
vssuperiorly
  • Offensive
1 7.6

In a way that tries to seem more important or special than it is

is a straightforward superior attitude, not primarily about showing off
snobbishly
vssuperiorly
  • Offensive
1 7.6

In a way that shows you feel better than other people

is about feeling better without focusing on social rank
superciliously
vssuperiorly
9.2

In a way that shows you feel better than other people

is the broader arrogant attitude not always showing open disdain
snootily
vssuperiorly
7.9

In a way that shows you think you are better than others

is a general superior attitude without emphasising social class
uppishly
vssuperiorly
  • Informal
9.8

Behaving as if you are better than other people

is a calmer sense of superiority rather than pushing behaviour
overweeningly
vssuperiorly
  • Formal
9.9

To act in a very proud way that ignores other people

is a general superior tone that may not be excessive
vauntingly
vssuperiorly
  • Archaic
9.9

Talking about things you did to show you are proud

is about feeling superior without necessarily boasting about success
toweringly
vssuperiorly
8.0

In a way that shows you think you are better than others

is a general superior attitude that may be less extreme

Antonyms

54 3.1

To act without showing pride or wanting praise

How Arrogant

haughtily
2 6.6
superiorly
7.7
proudly
143 1.0
modestly
28 3.1

Surface Forms

superiorly positive

Morphology

superiorly = superior (transparent) = superior + ly

Derived by adding -ly to the adjective 'superior' to yield an adverb describing manner; the attitudinal 'arrogantly' sense is a conventional extension of 'feeling superior'.

Etymology

Superiorly comes from the Latin super 'above' and -ior 'more', which gives the idea of being 'above' others. So, superiorly can also mean acting as if you are better than other people, or behaving arrogantly.