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

• wonderful
• superb
• great
• terrific
• 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

An individual company can maintain excellent controls and favorable claims experience while still facing higher pricing because the market has deteriorated around it. — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

The volume of the excellent eclectic soundtrack raises the energy level even higher. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Western chefs’ knives tend to be sturdy, heavy, and made with slightly softer and more forgiving steel; Japanese chef’s knives (known as a gyuto), on the other hand, are designed to be sharp, nimble, and excellent slicers. — Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Yes, Brian Flores' blitzing defense was excellent as the game progressed, but the offense did its part under difficult circumstances. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 14 Sep. 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