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

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

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

Compensation of a sort came as the excellent form continued in the league. —Andy Mitten, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025

And its large, thin leaves do provide excellent material to us as mulch or in a compost pile. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025

From there, Young tossed an accurate ball to Sanders for a would-be first down and it was dropped by the second-year tight end, who has put together an otherwise excellent camp. —Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2025

Gang Green began the night with excellent field position, but it was wasted away after gaining just one first down. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025

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