a person, team, animal etc taking the first place in a competition

best, excellent

a group in society considered (especially by itself) to be superior because or power, privileges etc

best, first-class

very good; of the highest quality

superior, wonderful

(of weather) bright; clear; not raining; very well; (to punish a person by asking for) a sum of money (to be) paid as a penalty for breaking a law or rule

excellent, masterly

first or best; in the highest, first, position; most in extent, degree; a toy that turns and balances on a point; the highest physical position or part

best, most important; highest

deserving something; deserving respect

honorable, respectable