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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Less than half of retirees surveyed said their standard of living is excellent or very good.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

"Karren is also very highly appreciated in the Premier League leadership community and was an excellent representative of our club there."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

In the past year, though, I’ve applied to at least 100 roles for which I was an excellent fit.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Mr. Meslow does an excellent job explicating the ensuing tensions between ABC and the showrunners, which would ensure that the program was always a deeply flawed translation of its creators’ vision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

His manners were really quite excellent, thanks to his governess’s careful training.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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