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

Dumbbell Rear Delt Flys Flyes are an excellent way to target the rear delts. —Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025

Jackson was excellent all night, and so was running back Derrick Henry, until his fumble late in the fourth set up the Bills’ last touchdown. —Zak Keefer, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025

This multifaceted state park has two jetties and bridge catwalks that offer excellent opportunities for anglers. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 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