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

Defensively, the Packers did an excellent job in the first half. —Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025

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Nelson was a pretty easy name to remove from consideration, but his excellent play of late might get him back in the mix. —Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025

This disease resistant, 4- to 5-foot-tall rose is an excellent repeat bloomer. —Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 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