excellent
gb/ˈɛksələnt/ us/ˈɛksələnt/
A2
English
~ 1500
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A2
property
1
Of extremely high quality
Very, very good; the best quality.
Usage pattern:
[something] is excellent
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'excellent' with 'excited' because they look similar, but they have different meanings.
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'.)
Collocations
excellent service
|excellent idea
|excellent condition
|excellent opportunity
|excellent work
Themes
evaluation
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The restaurant is known for its excellent service.
- You did an excellent job on your presentation.
- 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.
- He is an excellent teacher.
- This movie is excellent.
- She speaks excellent English.
- We stayed in an excellent hotel.
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.