adjective
Other Word Forms
- excellently adverb
- superexcellent adjective
- superexcellently adverb
- unexcellent adjective
- unexcellently adverb
Etymology
Origin of excellent
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin excellent-, stem of excellēns, present participle of excellere excel
Example Sentences
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Although Lopes’ lifetime batting average was .263, he had an excellent eye, walking nearly as many times as he struck out and logging an excellent .349 on-base percentage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
It was a low-key end to a match which contained some excellent, competitive cricket and from which both sides will take plenty of positive.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
That think, as it happens, is now available in “Those Who Are About to Die,” Harry Sidebottom’s excellent study of the gladiator in the various aspects of his life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Lawyers representing another of the minors declined to comment, while lawyers for a third said their client had "excellent school results" and there was "no element indicating a terrorist intention".
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
“Because he’s an excellent showman,” says Ms. Oliverio.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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