excellence
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good.
the state or quality of being exceptionally good; superior merit or virtue.
Simple“The school is known for its academic excellence and high test scores.”
In context“The university has established a global reputation for research excellence, consistently attracting the most prestigious grants in the field of biotechnology.”
UsageUsually uncountable when referring to a general quality.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a title used to show great respect to important people like ambassadors or church leaders.
a title of honour or respect addressed to high-ranking officials; more frequently encountered as 'Excellency'.
Simple“The letter was addressed to His Excellence, the Ambassador of France.”
In context“Protocol dictates that the visiting dignitary be addressed as Your Excellence throughout the duration of the formal state dinner.”
Teacher's tipIn modern English, 'Excellency' is much more common than 'Excellence' when used as a formal title.
Synonyms
“City are a best-in-class organisation, who can be used as an exemplar of how to pursue excellence on and off the field.”
“Beppi’s, a 70-year-old Italian restaurant institution in Sydney founded by Beppi and Norma Polese, claimed the reader-voted “enduring excellence” award.”