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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WSJ | Buy Side: Borrowers with excellent credit are more likely to get the best auto refinance rates and terms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
“We want every fan experience to be an excellent one,” the spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
"But certainly all indications are right now we are in excellent, excellent shape."
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
They said that there were "some excellent teachers in the school".
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
“Clever Cassiopeia! She will have the makings of an excellent governess someday.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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