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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Fulham owner Shahid Khan said the Cottagers and Silva "were an excellent fit" but that "change is inevitable in this game, and we've accordingly prepared for this moment".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

"John was also an excellent broadcast summariser with a great turn of phrase and an undiluted love and positivity for the sport," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“AI was able to do here what lots of excellent human researchers tried and failed to do.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Donald Trump's doctor said he was in "excellent health" but advised him to lose weight, the White House said Friday, after the US president's annual medical check-up weeks before his 80th birthday.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

“It came out of nowhere. That happens sometimes. Courage was an excellent rover, but that storm was his demise. That is the way of rovers, though. You are not meant to last forever.”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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