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
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- topflight
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- topping [chiefly British]
- top-shelf
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
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
Though Thuney has short arms, his footwork is excellent.
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Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
But there’s also a huge selection of Japanese Wagyu, an excellent sushi menu, and several tantalizing flavors of Nick & Sam’s famous seven-layer cake.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Australasia Manly, New South Wales, Australia Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia
Just 11 miles from Sydney, Australia, Manly is excellent for travelers looking for a relaxed coastal environment close to a major city.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
The King has seen far too many excellent moments throughout his career but which are the best?
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
But there’s also a huge selection of Japanese Wagyu, an excellent sushi menu, and several tantalizing flavors of Nick & Sam’s famous seven-layer cake.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Australasia Manly, New South Wales, Australia Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia
Just 11 miles from Sydney, Australia, Manly is excellent for travelers looking for a relaxed coastal environment close to a major city.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
The King has seen far too many excellent moments throughout his career but which are the best?
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Excellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excellent. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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excellent
adjective
ex·cel·lent
ˈek-s(ə-)lənt
: very good of its kind : first-class
excellently
adverb
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