Excellent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈek-s(ə-)lənt/ ex·cel·lent

Meaning & Definition of Excellent

Excellent (adjective)

  1. very good of its kind, eminently good, first-class
  2. superior

Excellent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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

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+.