excellent

[ ek-suh-luhnt ]

adjective

1. possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.

   Synonyms: admirable, prime, first-rate, fine, choice, estimable, worthy

   Antonyms: inferior

2. Archaic. extraordinary; superior.

excellent

/ ˈɛksələnt /

adjective

1. exceptionally good; extremely meritorious; superior

Derived Forms

• ˈexcellently, adverb

Other Words From

• excel·lent·ly adverb
• super·excel·lent adjective
• super·excel·lent·ly adverb
• un·excel·lent adjective
• un·excel·lent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of excellent¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin excellent-, stem of excellēns, present participle of excellere excel

Example Sentences

Even though an excellent vaccine has been available since the 1990s, there have been 45,000 confirmed cases of hepatitis A, leading to 424 deaths in the United States, since 2016.

From Science Daily

The cast is uniformly excellent, including the peacocking Washington, chewing the scenery, and the soulful Mescal, looking like the statue of David come to life in fierce, brutal form.

From Los Angeles Times

They could really do with Ian Maatsen’s movement in behind, because at the moment too much of Villa’s play is funnelled through the excellent Morgan Rogers.

From BBC

"She was an excellent driver, but she didn't drive very far. It meant all the world to her to be able to get to certain shops and so on."

From BBC

“Linda has been a fierce advocate for Parents’ Rights ... giving children the opportunity to receive an excellent Education, regardless of zip code or income,” Trump said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accomplished
• admirable
• attractive
• distinguished
• exceptional
• exemplary
• exquisite
• fine
• finest
• first-rate
• good
• great
• magnificent
• outstanding
• skillful
• sterling
• superb
• superlative