(countable) A supernatural being / (uncountable) Supernatural beings and events collectively (when used with definite article: "the supernatural")

(relational) Existing, occurring, or located on the surface. / (anatomy, relational) Situated or occurring on the skin or immediately beneath it.

(usually in the plural) A surface detail.

In Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan: the form of an adjective formed by adding the suffixes -issimo, -ísimo, -íssimo, -érrimo, -imo, or -íssim to the adjective (with any final vowel dropped) to express a superlative that cannot be exceeded, having the sense “as ... as possible”.

In excess of what is required or sufficient.

(chiefly philosophy) An imagined superior type of human being representing a new stage of human development; an übermensch, an overman. / A person of extraordinary or seemingly superhuman powers.

Of high standard or quality. / Greater in size or power. / (superior to) Beyond the power or influence of; too great or firm to be subdued or affected by. / Greater or better than average.

The senior person in a monastic community. / The head of certain religious institutions and colleges. / (printing) A superior letter, figure, or symbol.

The state of being superior. / (Scotland, law, historical) The right which the superior enjoys in the land held by the vassal.

Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.