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

Rocket is known for its excellent customer service and easy-to-use website and mobile app.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Bagworm is excellent and I am thrilled Oscilloscope will be bringing this cinematic fever dream to a theater near you.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 July 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

The suit, backed by former Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo, alleges the project would destroy 940 acres of prime agricultural land and add roughly 25,000 residents to the Natomas basin in violation of state environmental law.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
New Zealand had a prime attacking opportunity with a penalty advantage five meters from the Ireland line in the 28th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of prime

Adjective

The largest, the Koda Suite (named for Leo’s dog), which was once occupied by the Daunt family, is a terrific family option, with two rooms, two bathrooms, tons of space, and its own private pool entrance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
What’s far more eloquent is the episode with the witch Circe (a terrific Samantha Morton), whose habit of tricking and transforming men into animals is rendered in evocatively physical, body-horror-esque imagery.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

Those programs collectively play superb baseball, but that doesn’t necessarily equate to draft calls.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
La Roja did a superb job limiting the touches of world-class striker Kylian Mbappe, with the Spanish midfield being the unsung heroes of the first half.

— Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

There was something wonderful about the energy of the space—sprinkled with students diligently studying for final exams.

— Dana Kravis, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
The airline’s business class is well worth the splurge, thanks to the delicious food and beverage offerings, comfortable seats, innovative programs, and wonderful service on board.

— Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

There are good footballers, there are great footballers and then there is Messi, who plays as if he has been sent here from another dimension, a superior life form inside the 5ft 7in frame of a normal guy from Rosario, Argentina.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Healthcare's greatest crisis isn't financial or technological.

— Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

The acoustics are much changed, but audiences probably will notice the improved seating and lovely lighting even more.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026
That’s a lovely, melancholy sentiment Star City uses to deliver a season-best episode full of character moments that feel properly FAM.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2026