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

Should the seafood-averse find their way through the door, look to an excellent roast chicken in ham jus, accompanied by a welcome splotch of mustard. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Henninger is a practicing veterinarian and multi-practice owner, currently pursuing an MBA, who has spent years watching talented, clinically excellent doctors struggle in moments that had nothing to do with diagnostics. — Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Center fielder Daulton Varsho raced to make an excellent catch before running into the wall. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

Thanks to New York City’s excellent public data, Humphreys said another study should be in the works regarding the direct, long-term economic effects of savings people’s lives by getting them to the hospital that much faster. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 July 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