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Definitions

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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WSJ | Buy Side: Borrowers with excellent credit are more likely to get the best auto refinance rates and terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Lawyers representing another of the minors declined to comment, while lawyers for a third said their client had "excellent school results" and there was "no element indicating a terrorist intention".

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“We want every fan experience to be an excellent one,” the spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

They said that there were "some excellent teachers in the school".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Coal considered praising Dr. Achebe for his excellent intern program, but he’d gotten Isadora in enough trouble.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.