excellent

adjective

ex·​cel·​lent ˈek-s(ə-)lənt 

1

: very good of its kind : eminently good : first-class

2

archaic : superior

excellently adverb

Synonyms of excellent

• superb
• wonderful
• terrific
• great
• fantastic
• awesome
• lovely
• fabulous
• beautiful
• stellar
• marvelous
• prime
• fine

Examples of excellent in a Sentence

Her new movie has received excellent reviews.

He is an excellent role model for young men everywhere.

The car is in excellent condition.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sneakers are always calling my name, another excellent travel companion. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2026

Not too far away, Mejía’s partner Melissa Santamaria Mora runs an excellent bakery called Santamaria. —Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

This grinder is excellent for crushing everything from coffee beans and fennel to herbs and spices. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

There are several excellent hotels nearby, including the historic, speakeasy-like Chicago Athletic Association, the Peninsula, the Langham, the Waldorf Astoria, and the Four Seasons, as well as the Fairmont Chicago. —Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin excellent-, excellens, from present participle of excellere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing excellent

• have it on good/excellent authority
• in (good/excellent, etc.) condition

Kids Definition

excellent

adjective

ex·​cel·​lent ˈek-s(ə-)lənt 

: very good of its kind : first-class

excellently adverb