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excellent

The word “excellent” has 3 syllables: ex-cel-lent

It's pronounced as /ˈɛk.sə.lənt/

What is synonym and antonym for excellent?

In the thesaurus, “excellent” has 121 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for excellent along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for excellent

Antonyms for excellent

  • atrocious
  • awful
  • bad
  • execrable
  • inferior
  • lousy
  • low-grade
  • mediocre
  • middling
  • pathetic
  • poor
  • rotten
  • second-class
  • second-rate
  • substandard
  • terrible
  • unsatisfactory
  • vile
  • wretched

Meanings of excellent

  • adjective
    1. Having excelled, having surpassed.
    2. Of higher or the highest quality; splendid.
    3. Exceptionally good of its kind.
    4. Superior in kind or degree, irrespective of moral quality.
  • adverb
    1. Excellently.

Example Sentences

  • She did an excellent job on the presentation.
  • The restaurant received excellent reviews from customers.
  • His performance in the competition was truly excellent.
  • We had an excellent time during our vacation.
  • The teacher praised the student for their excellent effort.

On this page you'll find 140 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to excellent, such as: A-OK, A1, OK, acceptable, adequate, all right, atrocious.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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