Meaning & Definition of word "Excellent"

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!