competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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superior
adjective
- Being at a rank above another: higher, senior. See
over
- Of greater excellence than another: better
1, preferable. See
better
- Of fine quality: choice, fine
1, first-class, prime, select. See
better
- Exceptionally good of its kind: ace, banner, blue-ribbon, brag, capital, champion, excellent, fine
1, first-class, first-rate, prime, quality, splendid, superb, terrific, tiptop, top.
Informal: A-one, bully, dandy, great, swell, topflight, topnotch.
Slang: boss.
Chiefly British: tophole. See
good
- Overly convinced of one's own superiority and importance: arrogant, haughty, high-and-mighty, insolent, lofty, lordly, overbearing, overweening, prideful, proud, supercilious.
Idiom:
on one's high horse. See
attitude
- Being at a height or level above another: higher, upper. See
high
noun
- One who stands above another in rank: better
1, elder, senior.
Informal: higher-up. See
over
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