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Excellent

/ˈɛksələnt/

Having excelled, having surpassed.

📖 Definitions of "Excellent"

adjective
  1. 1

    Having excelled, having surpassed.

  2. 2

    Of higher or the highest quality; splendid.

  3. 3

    Exceptionally good of its kind.

    "Bill and Ted had an excellent adventure last week in preparation of their history exam."

  4. 4

    Superior in kind or degree, irrespective of moral quality.

adverb
  1. 1

    Excellently.

🔄 Synonyms of "Excellent"

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WordDefinition
first-classAlternative form of first class. [Belonging to the best or top group in a system of classification.]
superiornounHigher in rank, status, or quality.

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WordDefinition
superiorHigher in rank, status, or quality.
first-classAlternative form of first class. [Belonging to the best or top group in a system of classification.]
superbFirst-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good.
fineSenses referring to subjective quality.
high-qualityOf very good quality; superior.
supernounBetter than average, better than usual; wonderful.
top-notchAlternative form of top notch (“of the highest quality”). [(idiomatic) Very good; of the highest level or quality.]
excellencenounThe quality of being excellent; brilliance
preeminentExceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.
quality(occasionally proscribed) (attributive) Being of good worth, well made, fit for purpose; of high quality.
world-classOf a standard that ranks among the best in the world.
outstandingExceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
top-flightOf the highest rank, or peak of excellence
bang-up(colloquial) Especially good; wonderful; superb.
exquisiteEspecially or extraordinarily fine or pleasing; exceptional.
bestMost superior; most favorable.
majorGreater in dignity, rank, importance, significance, or interest.
magnificentGrand, elegant or splendid in appearance.
eminent(of a person) Distinguished, important, noteworthy.
powerfulHaving, or capable of exerting, power or influence.

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