Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overlie.2. (a.) Lying over or upon something; as, overlying rocks. Thesaurus a cut above above ahead ascendant better capping chosen distinguished eclipsing eminent exceeding excellent excelling finer higher highest in ascendancy in the ascendant major marked most of choice one up on outstanding over overlying rare rivaling super superincumbent superior surpassing topping transcendent transcendental transcending upmost upper uppermost |