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

The production quality is excellent, the speaker roster is world-class, and the corporate presence is massive. —Melinda Elmborg, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Certainly, this is an excellent day to think about future goals. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026

Wilson State Park is home to beautiful sandstone bluffs and its own reservoir, which offers excellent fishing (for bass and walleye), kayaking, swimming, and paddleboarding. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026

The Sapphire Preferred has excellent insurance perks, including primary rental car insurance and trip delay reimbursement. —Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026

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