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

This is also an excellent time to enjoy a short trip. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025

Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense have been excellent this season and should only get better with CeeDee Lamb set to return from an ankle sprain in Week 7. —Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025

Cocoa is an excellent source of antioxidants, including flavonoid compounds such as catechins, anthocyanins, and proanthocyanidins, which have potent cellular-protective properties. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025

For travelers eyeing a second passport, citizenship by donation can be an excellent option. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 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