Antonyms for excellent
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : ek-suh-luhnt |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛk sə lənt |
Definition 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
- 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
Synonyms for excellent
- A-1
- accomplished
- admirable
- attractive
- capital
- certified
- champion
- choice
- choicest
- desirable
- distinctive
- distinguished
- estimable
- exceptional
- exemplary
- exquisite
- fine
- finest
- first
- first-class
- first-rate
- good
- great
- high
- incomparable
- invaluable
- magnificent
- meritorious
- notable
- noted
- outstanding
- peerless
- piked
- premium
- priceless
- prime
- select
- skillful
- sterling
- striking
- superb
- superlative
- supreme
- tiptop
- top-notch
- transcendent
- world-class
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