Synonyms for excellent

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ek-suh-luhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛk sə lənt

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Définition of excellent

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French excellent "outstanding, excellent," from Latin excellentem (nominative excellens), present participle of excellere (see excel).

adj superior, wonderful

Example sentences :

With these thoughts was mingled deep pity for the pure-minded and excellent Philæmon.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Miss Bines and young Milbrey were already on excellent terms.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

The lotus is a leguminous plant—so excellent for the salad—not for the roast.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

With Captain Evans, on the other hand, Robert was on excellent terms.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

We soon pitched camp, and took the horses to the feed, which was excellent.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

"It is an excellent resolve," said my companion, looking at his watch.
Extract from : « The Hall of Fantasy (From "Mosses From An Old Manse") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

That lagoon presented an excellent place for a cattle-station.
Extract from : « Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia » by Thomas Mitchell

At present the Cliques have made, most excellent provisions.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various

There was constantly some excellent reason why the one mentioned would not do.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

Voice, pose and gesture proclaimed at least the excellent mimic.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

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