A2adjective 1K

Excellent

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈeksələnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈeksələnt/"]/

Meaning of Excellent

extremely good

In simple words: very good or great

Excellent in a sentence

• Her performance in the play was excellent and received a standing ovation.
• The food at that restaurant is always excellent, making it a popular choice among locals.
• He gave an excellent presentation that impressed all of his colleagues.
• I received excellent service at the hotel during my stay.
• You did an excellent job on your exam, achieving the highest score in the class.

How to use Excellent

Use 'excellent' to describe something that is of very high quality. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts where simpler terms might be more fitting.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'excel' in school when you do very well.

Related words

Collocations with Excellent

• appear
• be
• look
• most
• really
• truly
• at
• for

Synonyms for Excellent

• superb
• fantastic
• outstanding
• remarkable
• great

Opposites of Excellent

• poor
• bad
• substandard

Common mistakes with Excellent

• Using 'excellent' in a negative context (e.g. 'That was an excellent mistake').
• Confusing 'excellent' with 'excellently' (adverb form) in the wrong context.
• Overusing it when 'good' or 'fine' would suffice.

Frequently asked questions about Excellent

What does Excellent mean?

very good or great

What is the definition of Excellent?

extremely good

How do you use Excellent in a sentence?

Her performance in the play was excellent and received a standing ovation.

Can you give another example of Excellent?

The food at that restaurant is always excellent, making it a popular choice among locals.

What are synonyms for Excellent?

Common alternatives include superb, fantastic, outstanding, remarkable, great.

What is the opposite of Excellent?

Opposite meanings include poor, bad, substandard.

What words go with Excellent?

It commonly pairs with appear, be, look, most, really, truly, at, for.

What are common mistakes when using Excellent?

Using 'excellent' in a negative context (e.g. 'That was an excellent mistake'). Confusing 'excellent' with 'excellently' (adverb form) in the wrong context. Overusing it when 'good' or 'fine' would suffice.

How do you pronounce Excellent?

US: /["/ˈeksələnt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈeksələnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Excellent?

Use 'excellent' to describe something that is of very high quality. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts where simpler terms might be more fitting.

What CEFR level is Excellent?

"Excellent" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.