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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However, since then, Casemiro has turned in a series of excellent performances.

From BBC

This is an excellent Seattle team, and now the team spirit and World Series buzz are potentially threatened by bad vibes from unreturned fist bumps?

From The Wall Street Journal

Draper's absence from the tour is the overriding reason why he has lost the British top spot, but Norrie has had an excellent run after falling outside the top 90 in April.

From BBC

“Many skill sets from the automotive industry—for example in systems engineering, software, or electronics—are an excellent match for the technologies we develop.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The hosts raced into a 21-0 lead at the break in Cardiff, before Italy - seeking their third win of an excellent campaign - ran in three second-half tries.

From BBC

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