superiorly en · ADJ
Meanings
- (no-gloss) [no gloss]
Antonyms
Hypernyms
Synonyms
supereminently · supremely · preeminently · superiorly · grandly
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
superiorly en · ADV
Etymology
From superior + -ly.
Meanings
- above; in a superior position.
-
In a superior manner.
"Then how did you get the book?" Betsy asked. "Quite simple," Wicky said superiorly.
1936, Anne Pence Davis, Mimi's House Party, page 79:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more superiorly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most superiorly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| superiourly | alternative | lexicographic |