adjective
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- 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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Not the same type of player as Luis Diaz, but still able to deliver, and I thought he was excellent this weekend.
From BBC
A Rheinmetall spokesman said the company has an excellent relationship with the German government and complies with all regulations on confidentiality.
Last school year, this Roybal Learning Center junior was doing well and making excellent grades.
From Los Angeles Times
In a brutal month for equities, some stocks enjoyed excellent returns.
From Barron's
"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.
From BBC
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