Synonyms of excellency

excellency

noun

ˈek-s(ə-)lən(t)-sē 

1

as in distinction

a quality that gives something special worth

claimed that granite has so many excellencies as material for countertops that it is well worth the high price

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinction
• value
• advantage
• excellence
• virtue
• merit
• grace
• cardinal virtue
• superiority
• edge
• plus

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deficiency
• defect
• failing
• fault
• demerit
• flaw
• blemish
• disvalue
• drawback
• negative
• minus

2

as in excellence

exceptionally high quality

the excellency of the violins crafted by Stradivarius is beyond dispute

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excellence
• superiority
• greatness
• perfection
• importance
• supremacy
• preeminence
• choiceness
• primeness
• perfectness
• superbness
• distinction
• faultlessness
• first-rateness
• flawlessness
• value
• impeccability
• goodness
• worth
• notability
• consequence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inferiority
• mediocrity
• badness
• worthlessness
• ordinariness
• averageness
• crumminess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of excellency

Education was considered an individual pursuit marked by moral excellency and only the students who did the best in school would have proceeded to higher education. — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024

Paradise Dynasty, Kang Kang, Long Xing Ji, Hui Tou Xiang, Min Min Pie House (and so many more) should all be household names worthy of recognition for their myriad styles and excellency. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024

The Campari Passion for Film Award honors excellency in behind-the-camera crafts talent. — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Aug. 2023

For so many people, here in Europe and across the pond, Thierry was the epitome of football excellency, a transcendent star who could dance or delight on the pitch, in a way that seemed to entertain even the gods. — Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2023

Seeing the back of a coach who has taken English soccer to new levels of excellency in his longer-than-expected time at City will be a relief to the rest of the Premier League. — Tim Bielik, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022

Her excellency’s message in her first address with the new title? — Justin Curto, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2021