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

• wonderful
• superb
• great
• terrific
• 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

According to the firm, the Brda has excellent insulation so could be used for full-time living, though the configuration shown seems better-suited as a vacation home or guest house for all but the most dedicated downsizers. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

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Connexus also has excellent customer service hours, including on weekends and evenings, and a variety of ways to get in touch. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Alas, this excellent advice goes into one of Joe’s ears and out the other. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 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