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   excellent

   /ˈɛksələnt/

   adjective

   • 1. extremely good; outstanding: "the lorry was in excellent condition"

   exclamation

   • 1. used to indicate approval or pleasure: "‘What a lovely idea! Excellent!’"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the general sense ‘outstanding’ in either a good or bad way): from Old French, from Latin excellent- ‘being pre-eminent’, from excellere (see excel). The current appreciatory sense dates from the early 17th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXCELLENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   extremely pleasant, enjoyable, or likable. excellent The food was excellent, thank you. wonderful Have a wonderful trip! terrific That's such terrific news, congratulations! fabulous I love her dress, it's fabulous. great The film was great. See more results » Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples.

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   The meaning of EXCELLENT is very good of its kind : eminently good : first-class. How to use excellent in a sentence.

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   excellent. adjective. us / ˈek.s ə l. ə nt / uk / ˈek.s ə l. ə nt /. Add to word list. A2. extremely good: The food was excellent. Her car is in excellent condition. The fall in interest rates is excellent news for borrowers.

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   Excellent definition: possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.. See examples of EXCELLENT used in a sentence.

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   Something excellent is very good, great, or high quality: this is one of the best compliments around. Words like extraordinary and exceptional are similar in meaning to excellent. This is a strong word used mainly for things, people, and actions that are much better than average.

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   Definition of excellent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › excellentExcellent - definition of excellent by The Free Dictionary

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   Define excellent. excellent synonyms, excellent pronunciation, excellent translation, English dictionary definition of excellent. adj. 1. Of the highest or finest quality; exceptionally good for its kind: enjoyed an excellent meal at the restaurant.

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   These words all describe something that is extremely good. Definition of excellent adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryEXCELLENT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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    excellent in American English. (ˈeksələnt) adjective. 1. possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good. 2. archaic. extraordinary; superior. SYNONYMS 1. worthy, estimable, choice, fine, first-rate, prime, admirable. ANTONYMS 1. inferior.

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    excellent meaning, definition, what is excellent: extremely good or of very high quality: Learn more.