excellent
/ˈɛksələnt/adjective★Beginner
formalinformal
of the highest quality or standard; outstanding
The restaurant received excellent reviews for its service.
The restaurant was praised for its high-quality service.
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Commonly used to describe people, things, or performances that are exceptionally good.
Collocations
excellent performancea very good or outstanding performanceexcellent servicehigh-quality serviceexcellent ideaa very good or brilliant idea
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'excellent' to describe something or someone that is exceptionally good, but avoid overusing it to maintain its impact.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'excellent,' from Old French 'excellent,' from Latin 'excellens,' present participle of 'excellere' (to excel).
📝Usage Notes
Often used to express strong approval or admiration. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
ex-
out of
prefix-cell
to excel
root-ent
present participle suffix
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