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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“We’ve put over $20 million into the system over the last two decades. So we consider our system to be in excellent shape.”
From Los Angeles Times
But that gamble has paid off for Leeds, with Calvert-Lewin having revived his career with an excellent scoring run under Daniel Farke, scoring seven goals in his past six games.
From BBC
But the sandwiches were excellent, on thick fresh bread, and the view outside the car grew greener every minute.
From Literature
Bentley posted on X: "We have an excellent record to defend!"
From BBC
People in excellent health may actually spend more on lifetime healthcare costs, according to HealthView.
From Barron's
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