excellent
/ˈɛksələnt/
Meanings
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Adjective
Of the highest quality, value, or achievement.
- "The excellent student received straight A's on her report card."
- "The chef prepared an excellent meal for the guests."
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Adjective
Outstanding or exceptional in ability, quality, or performance.
- "The excellent musician played a beautiful concerto."
- "The excellent athlete broke the world record."
Pronunciation
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Antonyms
poor , terrible
Rhymes
Words rhyming with excellentcellar , feller , kelp , melodic , pellet , relent , teller
Variants
List of all variants of excellent that leads to same resultexcellent , excellenter , excellentest , excellently , had it on excellent authority , had it on good authority , has it on excellent authority , has it on good authority , have it on excellent authority , have it on good authority , have it on good/excellent authority , in (good/excellent , etc.) condition , in condition , in excellent condition , in good condition
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Old French word 'excellet', meaning 'outshine' or 'surpass'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'excellent' is often used interchangeably with 'outstanding' or 'superb'.
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In ancient Greece, athletes who won first place in the Olympic Games were awarded the title of 'excellent'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
superlative: The superlative form of 'excellent' is 'most excellent' or 'supreme'.
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excellence: The state or quality of being excellent.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'excellent' is often used to describe characters or works of art that are exceptional in some way. It is also used in music to describe a performance that is of the highest quality.
How to Memorize "excellent"
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visualize
- Visualize a person or thing that is the epitome of excellence. For example, imagine a perfectly ripe fruit or a beautifully crafted piece of art.
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associate
- Associate the word 'excellent' with positive feelings and experiences. For example, think about a time when you achieved something exceptional or received a compliment.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'EXCELL' to remember the meaning of 'excellent': Exceptional, eXtraordinary, Cultured, Lovely, Luxurious.
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