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Definitions

excellent

[ek-suh-luhnt] / ˈɛk sə lənt /
ADJECTIVE
remarkably good
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplished admirable attractive distinguished exceptional exemplary exquisite fine finest first-rate good great magnificent outstanding skillful sterling superb superlative
WEAK
A-1 capital certified champion choice choicest desirable distinctive estimable first first-class high hotdog incomparable invaluable meritorious notable noted peerless piked premium priceless prime quality select striking supreme tiptop top-notch transcendent world-class
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad common crude detestable ignorant inferior insignificant ordinary poor regular repulsive ugly unable unexceptional unknown unskilled
WEAK
failing imperfect indistinguished second-class second-rate unnoteworthy unworthy

Example Sentences

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“Converts” is an excellent book, but only a start.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Lawyers representing another of the minors declined to comment, while lawyers for a third said their client had "excellent school results" and there was "no element indicating a terrorist intention".

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Tuchel said Foden was "excellent" in training but "struggles to show it on the pitch".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“We want every fan experience to be an excellent one,” the spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The robot was an excellent mimic, and she began crying out in the sad voice of a wounded calf.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.