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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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He did make excellent soap, which he handed out on the streets of Los Angeles to anyone who’d listen to him preach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

They are well organized and have excellent taste in fancy crackers, and they love to talk with writers so much that their enthusiasm can be a little overwhelming and a lot flattering.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Although Lopes’ lifetime batting average was .263, he had an excellent eye, walking nearly as many times as he struck out and logging an excellent .349 on-base percentage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

For the stagnant food industry, Unilever included, those would be excellent numbers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“You have an excellent work ethic. Good help is hard to find.”

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm