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

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Burger swung in an excellent free-kick after nine minutes to give the hosts the three points.

From Barron's

United hit the woodwork twice, had three goals disallowed for offside and Donnarumma made four excellent saves.

From BBC

He is excellent, and we expect the market will come to appreciate his consistent execution and the company’s ability to continue to improve the asset quality.

From Barron's

"There's a lot of defences that are middle of the table in the run game and still play excellent defence, they still stop points," said Durde.

From BBC

Arteta's side have been excellent this season - top of both the Premier League and Champions League, and through to the FA Cup fourth round.

From BBC

excellent

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