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 Instead, be an excellent tenant, a supportive sibling, a contributing citizen, a helper without being asked and a good-enough guest to know when to clear the heck out of the house and give the couple some privacy. — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2026 Its appeal combines outstanding creative and technical talent, experienced production companies, diverse locations and excellent international connectivity. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026 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 From excellent shopping in Alpharetta to Sandy Springs’s surprisingly diverse dining scene, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 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

His homemaker mother Leonor (a superb Maude Sandham) and his 17-year-old sister Ilse (Karoline Watson) complete the immaculate family portrait, but there’s unrest there too.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Now, however, the boutique physical media label Fun City Editions has released a superb Blu-ray of the film, featuring both a gorgeous restoration and illuminating supplements.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

Located 30 miles northeast of Atlanta, the community of around 30,000 is home to a walkable, historic downtown populated with local boutiques and businesses; a legendary theatre; and lots of great restaurants.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Apple Apple's done great work to promote its Music streaming service by showcasing fantastic artists over the years.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 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 restaurant serves a lovely breakfast on the veranda overlooking Ocean Drive as well as lunch and light bites in the piano bar in the lobby.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Then Musgraves, in her first appearance at the VMAs in five years, took over for a lovely solo piano-and-voice performance of Parton’s song.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 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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