EXCELLENT Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

excellent

adjective

ˈek-s(ə-)lənt

Definition of excellent next

as in superb

of the very best kind fast-food fans rate this chain's fries as excellent

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Recent Examples of excellent There is excellent ensemble work here. —

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026 Centro Histórico is widely considered the best neighborhood for historic stalls and the widest variety, though excellent options cluster near transportation hubs and office buildings throughout the city. —

Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 The meat is reddish to pink and is considered excellent eating. —

Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 All five were excellent stagings and every single one of them was replete with exciting new ideas. —

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Wilson has had his most productive Premier League season by some distance, scoring 10 goals – compared to 12 across three previous top-flight campaigns with Fulham combined — and some of them have been superb, too.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 29 May 2026
These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.

— Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026