excellent
gb/ˈɛksələnt/ us/ˈɛksələnt/
A2
English
~ 1500
kiváló, kitűnő
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is excellent
The restaurant is known for its excellent service.
Az étterem kiváló kiszolgálásáról ismert.
You did an excellent job on your presentation.
Kiváló munkát végeztél az előadásoddal.
This book is an excellent introduction to the subject.
She has an excellent memory for names.
We had excellent weather during our vacation.
Learner examples
The food is excellent.
Az étel kiváló.
He is an excellent teacher.
Kiváló tanár.
This movie is excellent.
She speaks excellent English.
We stayed in an excellent hotel.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'excellent' with 'excited' because they look similar, but they have different meanings.
Meaning
Of extremely high quality
Collocations
excellent service
|excellent idea
|excellent condition
|excellent opportunity
|excellent work
Synonyms
outstanding (Slightly more formal and emphasizes exceptional performance or achievement.)
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superb (Similar in strength but often carries a slightly more elegant or refined tone.)
Antonyms
poor (Describes something of low quality, the direct opposite of 'excellent'.)
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terrible (Emphasizes very bad quality, stronger than 'poor'.)
Themes
evaluation
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very, very good; the best quality.
Extremely good; of the highest quality or standard.
Grammar
Dictionary form
excellent
IPA
GB/ˈɛksələnt/
US/ˈɛksələnt/
Syllables & stress
ex - cel - lent (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ex)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: excellent
Word family
Core family
excellence
noun B2
excellently
adverb
Related words
excel
verb B2
Expressions
excellent condition
1/ˈɛksələnt kəndˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
In very good state or shape
When something is in perfect or very good shape.
Examples
- The car is second-hand but in excellent condition.
- All the books arrived in excellent condition.
excellent idea
1/ˈɛksələnt aɪdˈiə/
fixed phrase
A very good plan or suggestion
A very good thought or plan.
Examples
- That's an excellent idea for the weekend!
- It was an excellent idea to start early.
excellent work
1/ˈɛksələnt wˈɚk/
fixed phrase
Work done to a very high standard
Work that is done very well.
Examples
- Excellent work on the report, everyone!
- She always produces excellent work.