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

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The Bandol area produces excellent wines, including some of France’s top rosé. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026

Modern medicine is excellent at delivering treatments that precisely target the biological cause of a disease and produce clear, measurable improvement. —Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026

Both Shepherd and Bolt regard No Mow May as an excellent tool for introducing people to bee conservation and starting conversations on how to transform our lawns into habitats that are more welcoming to wildlife. —Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 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