Excellent vs Super

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

 ExcellentSuper
Meaningvery good or greatVery or extremely good.
Register-informal
CEFR levelA2B2
Part of speechadjectiveadjective
Usage notesUse '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.Used in casual conversations to emphasize something positively. Not suitable for formal writing.

Frequently asked questions: Excellent vs Super

What's the difference between "Excellent" and "Super"?

"Excellent" means: very good or great "Super" means: Very or extremely good.

When should I use "Excellent" and "Super"?

"Super" is informal.

Are "Excellent" and "Super" the same CEFR level?

"Excellent" is at A2, "Super" is at B2 on the CEFR scale.

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