Excellent

/ˈɛksələnt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
extremely good; outstanding.
She received an excellent grade on her exam.
of the highest quality.
The restaurant is known for its excellent cuisine.
superior in quality or performance.
He gave an excellent presentation at the conference.
worthy of high praise.
The service at the hotel was excellent, making our stay very enjoyable.
very good; exceptionally good.
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

Awesome
That concert was awesome!
Killer
That was a killer movie!
Top-notch
This pizza is top-notch!
Sweet
You got an A? That's sweet!
Rad
The party last night was rad!