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
Unlike the traditional insulated cloth lunch boxes you may be used to, this lunch box is fully electric and is an excellent storage gadget that can warm meals at work, tailgates, and more.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
Each of the three top picks below are excellent gadgets, so read on to find out what sets them apart from one another.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
Nowadays, Short Pump draws both young professionals and families thanks to a blend of excellent schools, diversity, outstanding health care facilities, entertainment, and some of the best shopping in Virginia.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024
And don't forget that this is an excellent day to refresh your underwear, bras, activewear, crop-top collection, and anything else that falls under the basics category.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 16 July 2024
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
Each of the three top picks below are excellent gadgets, so read on to find out what sets them apart from one another.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
Nowadays, Short Pump draws both young professionals and families thanks to a blend of excellent schools, diversity, outstanding health care facilities, entertainment, and some of the best shopping in Virginia.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024
And don't forget that this is an excellent day to refresh your underwear, bras, activewear, crop-top collection, and anything else that falls under the basics category.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 16 July 2024
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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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