Definitions

excellency

[ek-suh-luhn-see] / ˈɛk sə lən si /

NOUN

excellence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

greatness merit perfection purity quality supremacy virtue

STRONG

arete class distinction eminence fineness goodness preeminence transcendence worth

WEAK

high quality superbness éclat

Antonyms

STRONG

unimportance

WEAK

failure imperfection inferiority

NOUN

highness

Synonyms

STRONG

grace honor ladyship lordship majesty reverence royalty sire worship

Antonyms

STRONG

disrespect

NOUN

merit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

benefit dignity excellence integrity quality stature talent value virtue worthiness

STRONG

arete asset caliber credit desert good goodness honor perfection worth

WEAK

strong point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantage dishonor

STRONG

disrespect evil ill repute wickedness worthlessness

WEAK

demerit fault weakness

NOUN

perfection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplishment evolution excellence fulfillment ideal integrity precision purity quality superiority supremacy transcendence virtue

STRONG

acme arete completion consummation crown ending entireness exactness exquisiteness faultlessness finish finishing idealism impeccability maturity merit paragon realization ripeness sublimity wholeness

WEAK

achieving perfectness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

failure frustration imperfection inferiority

WEAK

damage deficiency flaw incompleteness uselessness worthlessness

NOUN

quality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capacity character condition excellence kind variety

STRONG

arete caliber class distinction footing grade group merit perfection place position preeminence rank repute standing state station stature step superiority virtue worth

WEAK

superbness

Antonyms

STRONG

disadvantage insignificance unemployment unimportance worthlessness

NOUN

superbness

Synonyms

WEAK

arete class distinction eminence fineness goodness greatness high quality merit perfection preeminence purity quality superiority supremacy transcendence virtue worth éclat

Example Sentences

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"It's just another example of our partnership. And I hope you know, your excellency, that you can count on us."

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

“The document shows Brazil has fulfilled with excellency all the rigid demands of the bidding process,” Brazilian soccer confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues said.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

"It is clear we will not be able to agree with his excellency the president," Hariri told reporters after meeting.

From Reuters • Jul. 15, 2021

"As a soldier of Afghanistan, I ask his excellency Donald Trump to continue the fight here", said Brig Gen Mohammad Wali Ahmadzai, the commander of the 215th Corps in Helmand.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2017

I must own, your excellency, that p. 306there is too much truth in your strictures and censures.

From The Cambrian Sketch-Book Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales by Davies, R. Rice

excellency

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