superior
adjective
uk/suːˈpɪəriər/ usbetter in quality than other things of a similar type:
We pride ourselves on having achieved a corporate culture of superior performance.
superior products/brands
superior customer/after-sales service
superior value/results/returns
be superior to sth The firm's technology is widely regarded as being superior to that of its rivals.
far/vastly superior (to sth) The school system was far superior when he left than it was when he was elected mayor.
WORKPLACE
having a higher position than someone else in a company or organization:
superior officers
superior
noun [ C ]
WORKPLACE uk/suːˈpɪəriər/ ussomeone who has a higher position than another employee or group of employees in a company or organization:
71% of workers surveyed said they had been insulted, ignored, or otherwise treated discourteously by their superiors.
Conflicts can usually be contained if dealt with by an immediate superior.
Any unusual incidents should be reported to your superior.
Travel expenses must be authorized and approved by your superiors.