most excellent

ADJECTIVE

superior, wonderful

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 incomparable invaluable meritorious notable noted peerless piked premium priceless prime 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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most excellent

In fact, it was the most excellent advert for getting the sack I've seen for some time, and I will be amazed if he lasts the week.

From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2023

While the tourney’s top seeds have amassed most excellent records, it’s important to remember that it takes only one bad game to bring down even the country’s best teams.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 13, 2022

“The Crypt” is simultaneously the most obvious and most excellent nickname for a sports arena.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2021

It’s left to the viewer to puzzle out the ending for herself on the way home—an invitation to another most excellent adventure.

From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2021

“Thank you for your most excellent lunch,” he said.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier