Act Superior (Verb)
Meaning
Act like the master of; "He is lording it over the students".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- He likes to act superior over his colleagues whenever a new project is assigned to him.
- After passing the exam with flying colors, she started to act superior over her classmates who didn't do as well.
- As the owner of a large business, he tends to act superior to his employees, forgetting they are also necessary to the company's success.
- His wealth and high social status cause him to act superior to people who are less fortunate.
- She likes to act superior whenever her friends discuss things she's knowledgeable about but they're not.