excellent
adjective
ex·cel·lent
ˈek-s(ə-)lənt 
1
: very good of its kind : eminently good : first-class
2
archaic
: superior
excellently
adverb
Synonyms
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- topflight
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- topping [chiefly British]
- top-shelf
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of excellent in a Sentence
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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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.
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Jay Harris, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
The Flip's focus on efficiency and AI performance pushes it into something of a mainstream-premium niche, with its gorgeous touch screen and lots of excellent battery life.
—PCMAG, 16 Feb. 2025
Reviews are excellent, with a 100% approval from critics to date.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
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Jay Harris, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
The Flip's focus on efficiency and AI performance pushes it into something of a mainstream-premium niche, with its gorgeous touch screen and lots of excellent battery life.
—PCMAG, 16 Feb. 2025
Reviews are excellent, with a 100% approval from critics to date.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
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excellent
adjective
ex·cel·lent
ˈek-s(ə-)lənt
: very good of its kind : first-class
excellently
adverb
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