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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"I suggest it is an excellent investment of a modest amount of money to raise those benefits for our residents."
From BBC
Teenage winger Said El Mala put Cologne level with an excellent solo goal on 63 minutes and the hosts held on to grab a valuable point against the in-form visitors.
From Barron's
"That was a step in the right direction but we've got to be better next time. There was a lot to like in the first half with how we attacked the game. That was excellent."
From BBC
Furthermore, they boast an excellent record against the Canadians and beat them in last year's world semis.
From BBC
Full of confidence, Baloucoune - who was also excellent in defence - broke clear and found replacement O'Brien, on for injured James Lowe, for a third unanswered try.
From BBC
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