What is excellent? How to use in English

Discover the meaning of excellent in English, its pronunciation, and how to use it correctly in real-life situations. See examples and easy memorization tips.

Definition & pronunciation of excellent

excellentadjective

xuất sắc, xuất chúng

/ˈɛksələnt/

Definition & pronunciation of <strong>excellent</strong>

Where does the word excellent come from?

The word "excellent" has its origins in the Latin word "excellens", which means "standing out" or "surpassing". This Latin word is a combination of "ex" meaning "out" or "above" and "cellere" meaning "to excel" or "to surpass". The word "excellent" was first used in English in the 14th century, derived from Old French "excellent", which in turn came from the Latin "excellens". Initially, the word meant "exceptional" or "outstanding", but over time it developed the meaning of "magnificent", "splendid", or "of the highest quality". In modern English, "excellent" is used to describe something that is of the highest standard, surpassing others in some way, whether it be a person's skills, an experience, or a product's quality.

Vocabulary summary excellent

typeadjective

meaningsuperior, superior; very good, top-class, excellent, elite

Example of vocabulary excellentnamespace

meaning

extremely good

  • an excellent book/article
  • excellent results/work
  • The meal looked and tasted excellent.
  • Both the food and the service were truly excellent.
  • The performances of the cast are uniformly excellent throughout.
meaning

used to show that you are very pleased about something or that you approve of something

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