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

At each end of the table were enormous jugs of excellent cider, and their host had four fine and radiantly healthy daughters, aged 16 to 20, whom Brillat-Savarin admired at every turn. —Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025

Spaghetti makes an excellent filling for the classic egg dish, especially when combined with crispy bacon and Manchego cheese. —Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025

With Bam Adebayo back now and Tyler Herro due soon, coach Erik Spoelstra faces an enviable dilemma on how to spread minutes across excellent depth. —Miami Herald, 23 Nov. 2025

Still, both platforms have excellent content. —PC Magazine, 23 Nov. 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