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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"You feel for Arbeloa - his game plan was excellent, but a couple of moments cost Real Madrid."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Borrowers with excellent credit are more likely to get the best interest rates and terms when refinancing an auto loan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"Critics' reviews are good-not-great, but rom coms are crowd-pleasers and the audience score is excellent," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Orange Lutheran’s excellent pitching carries it to victory over Norco in the Boras Classic South championship game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Maggie Fox was “joyous,” excellent at “repartee and mimicry.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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