excellent

adjective

ex·​cel·​lent ˈek-s(ə-)lənt How to pronounce excellent (audio)
Synonyms of excellent
1
: very good of its kind : eminently good : first-class
2
archaic : superior
excellently adverb

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Her new movie has received excellent reviews. He is an excellent role model for young men everywhere. The car is in excellent condition.
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Williams aims to help build a county government that works for everyday people by lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026 Remigio lost a fumble on a punt return, costing the Chiefs excellent field position. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 My mom’s side of the family is excellent at these type of shenanigans as well. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Arrange your pass with reception to book excellent yoga and fitness classes or access to the lap pool, thermal circuit, or gym. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for excellent

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin excellent-, excellens, from present participle of excellere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of excellent was in the 14th century

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excellent

adjective
ex·​cel·​lent ˈek-s(ə-)lənt How to pronounce excellent (audio)
: very good of its kind : first-class
excellently adverb
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