excellent

[ek-suh-luhnt]

adjective

1. possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.

   Synonyms: admirable, prime, first-rate, fine, choice, estimable, worthy
   Antonyms: inferior

2. Archaic.,  extraordinary; superior.

excellent

/ ˈɛksələnt /

adjective

1. exceptionally good; extremely meritorious; superior

Other Word Forms

• excellently adverb
• superexcellent adjective
• superexcellently adverb
• unexcellent adjective
• unexcellently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of excellent¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin excellent-, stem of excellēns, present participle of excellere excel

Example Sentences

It said there were other publications at that time which indicated "excellent outcomes" for the Medtronic device.

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Moreover, Schuster-Koloamatangi’s face is entirely obscured by movie’s excellent digital animation.

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And it is a further step for Marc Skinner's side who, until Saturday's surprise Women's Super League defeat by Aston Villa, had enjoyed an excellent season.

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In Wales, Estyn has removed judgements such as "excellent" and "good" from reports, instead summarising findings by highlighting a school's strengths and areas for improvement.

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And hydrogen atoms, as it turns out, are excellent at slowing down speeding neutrons.

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Related Words

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• attractive 
• distinguished 
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• finest 
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• good 
• great 
• magnificent 
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• sterling 
• superb 
• superlative