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 want every fan experience to be an excellent one,” the spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times
However, entertainment reporter Jonathan Sim says Galaxy pulls things back, which allows composer Brian Tyler's "excellent musical score" to take centre stage.
From BBC
“Other rattlesnakes prefer to rely on their excellent camouflage and may not rattle or move until the person is very close,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
Dillon wants the current "excellent screening programme in Northern Ireland" to be expanded.
From BBC
Service was polished, the vibe felt spot-on, and yes, everything was genuinely excellent.
From Salon
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