excellent
/ˈɛk.sə lənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having excelled, having surpassed.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of higher or the highest quality; splendid.
Adjective
Examples
A great bargain also had been the excellent Axminster carpet which covered the floor; as, again, the arm-chair in which Bunting now sat forward, staring into the dull, small fire.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “excellent” mean?
Having excelled, having surpassed.
Is “excellent” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.