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excellent

adj.
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈɛksəɫənt// UK //ˈɛksələnt// ex·cel·lent Archaic General-service

adj. extremely good or of very high quality. You use this to describe something that is much better than just 'good'.

adj. possessing outstanding qualities; of exceptionally high standard or merit.


SIMPLE

The food at this restaurant is excellent.

CONTEXTUAL

She received an excellent grade on her final exam because she studied every night for a month.

COMPLEX

The committee noted that the candidate possessed excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of the technical requirements for the role.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English excellent, from Old French excellent, from Latin excellēns (“elevated, exalted”), present participle of excellō (“elevate, exult”), equivalent to excel + -ent.

Usage

Typically used as a non-gradable adjective; while 'very excellent' is sometimes heard in casual speech, it is usually avoided in formal writing.

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