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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Maggie’s Catholic priest described her as a “humble, modest, and excellent soul.”
From Literature
It was one of the few moments in her otherwise excellent performance when subtlety gives way to silliness.
From Los Angeles Times
However, not everyone qualifies for these cards — consumers typically need to have good to excellent credit.
From MarketWatch
Taking a step back, there are still excellent reasons for investors to pay attention to private markets.
From MarketWatch
A Reform UK spokesman said Edward was an "excellent addition" to its team in Stoke-on-Trent.
From BBC
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