Words / A2

EKS-uh-l-uh-nt/ˈeksələnt/

Excellent means extremely good: an excellent idea, excellent work. It is stronger than good and close to outstanding. Brilliant is a common British alternative. Use it for things and performance more than for food (delicious) or people you love (wonderful). Excellence is the noun.

Meaning

Extremely good.

Examples

• “Your presentation was excellent.”
• “The guide was excellent — clear and patient.”
• “She got excellent marks in science.”

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Stronger than good. British alternative: brilliant. Noun: excellence.

Near in meaning

brilliant

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