PRIMO Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

primo

adjective

ˈprē-(ˌ)mō

Definition of primo

slang

as in excellent

of the very best kind thanked the volunteers for a really primo job on the parish fund-raiser

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Recent Examples of primo But the biological concerns didn’t seem to have been the primary driver behind abandoning a primo spot on Tuesday night. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 20 May 2026 Late afternoon is primo—the light hits the façades just right and the relaxed pace feels perfecto. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 The bad news is the defensive improvement was mostly with short-term players, and the lack of primo positional prospects. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 1 May 2026 The beverage program is equally thoughtful, with an ambitious wine list curated by wine director Joel Grill, who frequently travels to Europe to find primo bottles. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for primo

Recent Examples of Synonyms for primo

Adjective

Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

My Daughter is a Zombie is a prime example of the importance of that relationship with fans.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
Other prime spots include the south side of 59th Street between Columbus Circle and Sixth Avenue and the entire stretch of Sixth Avenue between 38th and 59th.

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of prime

Adjective

Some of the production’s strongest moments feature this sort of tricky tonal pivot, as when a punkish gamer (a terrific Wren Rivera) is unveiled as the gleeful consultant who selects organ recipients using an algorithm.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
At the center is a terrific vocal performance by Hader, who captures the spirit of a Cat in the Hat for a new generation.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

Their sorrowful slow-dance, at first with the air and then with each other, set to the ensemble evoking the crooning of a record player, is just wonderful.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
There is a wonderful offhand quality to their scenes together.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

The 39-year-old Crosby broke his tie with Kings great Marcel Dionne by scoring his 1,772nd point when Evgeni Malkin's one-timer deflected in off him in the second period.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
The 39-year-old Crosby broke his tie with Kings great Marcel Dionne by scoring his 1,772nd point when Evgeni Malkin’s one-timer deflected in off him in the second period.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

Those hiding from family this Thanksgiving can take solace in a cornucopia of superb TV offerings.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 6 Nov. 2026
Throughout, there’s a lingering sadness, which is properly explored in a superb episode made up of a trifecta of flashbacks, and his dour constitution still pairs perfectly with Helen’s reassuring nature.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026