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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So your S&P 500 ETF has been an excellent investment with low expenses.

From MarketWatch

Conrad Spa – Finding a luxurious spa that offers excellent services and has robes that fit?

From Salon

An 11-6 regular season record couldn’t disguise a dreary team that played excellent defense but hardly moved the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal

Xiao had not potted a ball in 46 minutes but then made an excellent break of 118 to move one frame away from victory, which he clinched by edging a scrappy eighth frame.

From BBC

Plus, the business has an excellent shot at success down the road.

From Barron's

excellent

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