Excellent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Excellent
Excellent (adjective)
- very good of its kind, eminently good, first-class
- superior
Excellent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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of the very best kind
"fast-food fans rate this chain's fries as excellent"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Excellent
The most common words with a similar meaning to Excellent:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Excellent
Words with the opposite meaning of Excellent:
Near Antonyms of Excellent
Word Forms of Excellent
Derived words: excellently (adverb)
Origin & Etymology of Excellent
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin excellent-, excellens, from present participle of excellere
First known use: 14th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Excellent
- CEFR level: A2 English Vocabulary — Page 7
- Topics: Descriptions / Adjectives
Words & Phrases Containing Excellent
Frequently Asked Questions about Excellent
What does "Excellent" mean?
"Excellent" means very good of its kind, eminently good, first-class. As an adjective, it is defined as: very good of its kind, eminently good, first-class.
What is another word for "Excellent"?
Other words for "Excellent" include A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip and blue-ribbon. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Excellent" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Excellent"?
There are 116 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Excellent". Common alternatives include A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo and bonny.
What is a slang word for "Excellent"?
Slang words for "Excellent" include boss, cool, dope, down, fantabulous and gone.
What is the opposite of "Excellent"?
Antonyms of "Excellent" include atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten and terrible. Near antonyms include bad, inferior, low-grade and substandard.
How do you use "Excellent" in a sentence?
Examples of "Excellent" in a sentence: "fast-food fans rate this chain's fries as excellent".
Is "Excellent" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Excellent" is an adjective.
Is "Excellent" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A2-level word, "Excellent" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.