EXCELLENT Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

excellent

adjective

ˈek-s(ə-)lənt

Definition of excellent

as in wonderful

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

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Recent Examples of excellent Thanks to its waves of immigration, there are lots of excellent Japanese, Italian and Middle Eastern restaurants, but there are also plenty of wonderful Brazilian places. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026 There’s always been rage in Team Dresch’s music, but the main emotion that comes across is communal joy — that’s part of the kick of their excellent new album Furthermore. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026 Sheet-Pan Chicken Souvlaki In this recipe, chicken skewers are stacked on top of chickpeas, which are also an excellent source of fiber. — Emily Laurence Sardinha, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026 Perreault has excellent playmaking vision and can thread the needle with dangerous east-west passes. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for excellent

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Guests have access to the wonderful 18-hole course next door.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
With the Moon in your sign opposing Venus in your partnership zone, affection could feel wonderful one minute and intrusive the next.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

Fans of modernist architecture will find much else to enjoy, too – not least in Ibirapuera Park, with its striking array of mid-century buildings by Oscar Niemeyer, including the pavilion that now houses the superb Museu Afro Brasil.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
Whatever the case might be, Kentucky Boy is a really superb bourbon.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

The rich collections do a great job of honoring visual traditions and explaining their connections to real people and real places.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
Despite deep-rooted tensions between southerners and the PLC, both are in agreement that the Houthi threat is far greater than that of the other.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

Not enough praise can be heaped upon the excellent cast (in addition to those mentioned above, there’s the terrific Nia Otchere-Sarfo and Jordan Rice rounding out the clique).

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Ternus seems terrific, but Cook as CEO was so special in so many ways.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

Technology is at the heart of facials, especially, from a skin analysis machine and facial sculpting wand to a cryotherapy mask that was positively icy—but also awesome—at -4 degrees Fahrenheit.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Besides its unique quirks, the Tab A1 Plus offers some awesome AI add-ons to boost your productivity, fantastic 8MP cameras and speakers for video calls, and ultra-smooth performance.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of awesome

Adjective

The Brasserie beside it, a continuation of the same vibe, focuses on French dishes with some good vegetarian options, and hosts a breakfast buffet with lovely local products.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The lovely south-facing casement windows in the living room are original; at the other end of the apartment is enough room for a second bedroom or office, plus a closet).

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

In IconArrows pointing outwards This is due, first, to the fabulous gains in large-cap stocks propelled by this era’s technology leaders.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
To kick off the show, then, Madge had to pull out all of the stops—including a fabulous stage wardrobe, styled by her longtime collaborator Rita Melssen.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of fabulous

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