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

Not the same type of player as Luis Diaz, but still able to deliver, and I thought he was excellent this weekend.

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A Rheinmetall spokesman said the company has an excellent relationship with the German government and complies with all regulations on confidentiality.

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Last school year, this Roybal Learning Center junior was doing well and making excellent grades.

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In a brutal month for equities, some stocks enjoyed excellent returns.

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"We will listen and learn from families, with the support of Donna Ockenden, as we strive to provide excellent maternity and neonatal services," said group chief executive Jo Williams.

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