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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

“Other rattlesnakes prefer to rely on their excellent camouflage and may not rattle or move until the person is very close,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Dillon wants the current "excellent screening programme in Northern Ireland" to be expanded.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Truly, she seemed to be in excellent spirits.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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