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

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“The revenues, the stores, the businesses are doing excellent,” Siegel said.

From Los Angeles Times

When Basma, the zoo’s lead cheetah trainer, decides that Chase and Finn would make an excellent pair, Finn is skeptical.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The Power of Life” is packed with admirable scholarship; the author is an excellent stylist and accomplished historian.

From The Wall Street Journal

He offers an excellent question to ask if anyone urges you to make a major portfolio move based on a prediction about where the war is headed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bournemouth have got an excellent record against Manchester United, who haven't beaten them home or away in any of their past five attempts.

From BBC

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