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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To succeed, you must have an excellent, or at least wildly competent, signal-caller under center.

From The Wall Street Journal

And Alan Turner, chairman of Aberdeenshire Council's infrastructure services committee, said the "excellent" project had already seen organisations and schools interested in training and placement opportunities.

From BBC

But I thought the communication tonight was excellent, particularly on the defensive end.”

From Los Angeles Times

Montoro is able to operate well in tight spaces and possesses excellent passing skills.

From BBC

He was excellent in the defeat at Aston Villa on 21 December and followed that up with a performance of maturity against Newcastle that earned him the host broadcaster's man-of-the-match award.

From BBC

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