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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“If she is a physiotherapist she can make excellent money. He is trying to control her by excluding you. His criticism is also a means of control.”

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

In fifth place with $6.4 million was indie horror film "Hokum," a low-budget Irish production which Gross said had earned "excellent" reviews from critics and audiences.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

"The excellent performance of two-dimensional liquid chromatography allowed separation of the flavoalkaloids from the much more abundant flavonoids, which is why we were able to detect these rare compounds for the first time in Cannabis."

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Peterson had already played there many times by 1960, and he and his manager-producer, Norman Granz, realized that with its comparatively small space and excellent acoustics Baker’s was perfect for a live recording.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“Because he’s an excellent showman,” says Ms. Oliverio.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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