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

Gunter, however, continued the excellent showing, giving Carroll a 37-21 lead with his fourth and final TD, a 3-yarder. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Dec. 2025

Bone-in pork chops make an excellent dinner for two. —Kelly Vaughan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Dec. 2025

Located in the Mexico Pavilion, La Hacienda de San Angel is a table service restaurant with excellent views of World Showcase Lagoon. —Carly Neil, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025

Ceramics are excellent materials for handling heat, but tend to be fragile by their very nature. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 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