excellent
[ek-suh-luhnt]
adjective
possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.
Archaic. extraordinary; superior.
Origin of excellent
Synonyms for excellent
Antonyms for excellent
1. inferior.
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Historical Examples of excellently
He has been excellently received, and is "perpetualy imploy'd."
De Libris: Prose and VerseAustin Dobson
"These will do excellently for lighting our morning camp fire," he said.
In the Midst of AlarmsRobert Barr
The opera did very poor business, and we did not do excellently either.
My Double LifeSarah Bernhardt
"Oh, that will do excellently," said Lady Cecily, all smiles again.
Changing WindsSt. John G. Ervine
On the bridegroom's part it was excellently acted; yet it came too late to be convincing.
The Lion's SkinRafael Sabatini
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