World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariessuperar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: su-pe-rar
"Su talento supera a todos los demás."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To shine brighter than or to surpass in excellence.
"Her performance outshone all the others in the competition." - 2
To make someone or something seem less impressive by comparison.
"The new smartphone model outshines its predecessor in every aspect."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'outshine' is a compound of 'out' and 'shine', originating from Middle English 'outshinen', which itself comes from Old English 'ūtscīnan'. The term has evolved to signify surpassing in brightness or excellence, reflecting a shift from a literal to a metaphorical sense of brilliance or superiority.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Outshine"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Outshine" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
éclipser
Transliteration: e-klip-se
"Son talent éclipse tous les autres."
überstrahlen
Transliteration: ü-ber-stra-len
"Ihr Talent überstrahlt alle anderen."
sorpassare
Transliteration: sor-pas-sare
"Il suo talento sorpassa tutti gli altri."
superar
Transliteration: su-pe-rar
"Su talento supera a todos los demás."
superar
Transliteration: su-pe-rar
"O talento dela supera todos os outros."
अधिक चमकना
Transliteration: adhik chamakna
"उसका प्रदर्शन सभी को अधिक चमकता है।"
超越
Transliteration: chāoyuè
"她的表现超越了所有其他人。"
능가하다
Transliteration: neunggahada
"그녀의 성과는 모든 다른 성과를 능가합니다."
超える
Transliteration: koeru
"彼女のパフォーマンスは他のすべてを超えています。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsAn aversion or extreme fear of objects, patterns, or irregularities featuring clusters of small holes or bumps, such as those found in honeycombs, sponges, or seed pods.
A strike of workers in all or most industries throughout a country or region, intended to political or economic pressure on employers or the government.
The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly to a person in authority or a deity.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Outshine"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.