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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"There's a lot of defences that are middle of the table in the run game and still play excellent defence, they still stop points," said Durde.
From BBC
Arteta's side have been excellent this season - top of both the Premier League and Champions League, and through to the FA Cup fourth round.
From BBC
They were excellent in the quarters against Ivory Coast.
From BBC
He was excellent with the media and the players love playing for him - those who he picked, at least.
From BBC
So your S&P 500 ETF has been an excellent investment with low expenses.
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