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

Example Sentences

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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

Jórvik is not a man of most excellent fancy but rather something far more sinister.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 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

Nicholas Pansini, gave the most excellent, spine-cracking hugs.

From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2018

And not only is Mr Farraday a most excellent employer, he is an American gentleman to whom, surely, one has a special duty to show all that is best about service in England.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro