Meaning & Definition of word "Excellent"

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    Excellent

    /ˈɛksələnt/

    adjective:

    • 1. extremely good; outstanding.
      • Example: She received an excellent grade on her exam.
    • 2. of the highest quality.
      • Example: The restaurant is known for its excellent cuisine.
    • 3. superior in quality or performance.
      • Example: He gave an excellent presentation at the conference.
    • 4. worthy of high praise.
      • Example: The service at the hotel was excellent, making our stay very enjoyable.
    • 5. very good; exceptionally good.
      • Example: This movie has received excellent reviews from critics.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'excellens', present participle of 'excellere', meaning to stand out or surpass.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    excellent adventure:

    A fun and exciting experience.

    excellent work:

    A term used to praise someone's good performance.

    excellent condition:

    Referring to something that is in very good state or quality.

    Related Words

    excellence:

    The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.

    excellency:

    A title of respect used for high-ranking officials.

    excellently:

    In an excellent manner.

    Slang Meanings of excellent

    Meaning: Awesome

    Example Sentence: That concert was awesome!

    Meaning: Killer

    Example Sentence: That was a killer movie!

    Meaning: Top-notch

    Example Sentence: This pizza is top-notch!

    Meaning: Sweet

    Example Sentence: You got an A? That's sweet!

    Meaning: Rad

    Example Sentence: The party last night was rad!