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

An excellent London new music ensemble calls itself Apartment House. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

The game featured an excellent performance from France's Ousmane Dembélé, who scored three goals. — Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Guests come not only to taste the estate’s excellent wines, or stay at the five-star hotel but also to understand a way of life that is deeply tied to the region. — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

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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