# excellent

/ˈɛksəɫənt/ (US) · /ˈɛksələnt/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/excellent
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. very good

adjective · CEFR A2

extremely good or of very high quality.

For teachers: possessing outstanding qualities or superior merit; exceptionally good of its kind.

- The hotel provided excellent service during our entire stay.
- The research team produced an excellent report that clearly outlined the potential risks and benefits of the new medical procedure.

Usage: Usually functions as a non-gradable adjective; it is rarely used with 'very' but often pairs with 'absolutely'.

## Examples

- The food at this restaurant is excellent.
- She received an excellent grade on her final exam because she studied every night for a month.
- The committee noted that the candidate possessed excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of the technical requirements for the role.

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