EXCELLENT Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

excellent

adjective

ˈek-s(ə-)lənt

Definition of excellent next

as in superb

of the very best kind fast-food fans rate this chain's fries as excellent

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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 Nuts are an excellent choice for heart health. —

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Wilson has had his most productive Premier League season by some distance, scoring 10 goals – compared to 12 across three previous top-flight campaigns with Fulham combined — and some of them have been superb, too.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 29 May 2026
These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.

— Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026