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excellent — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • capital noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
  • excellent adjective Extremely good; outstanding in quality.
  • great adj Very large in size, extent, or degree.
  • prime adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
  • stellar adj Relating to stars.
  • top notch adjective Of the highest quality or standard.

Senses

excellent is used for these senses in English:

  • capital (slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
  • excellent Of higher or the highest quality; splendid.
  • great (informal) Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic. [from 1848]
  • stellar (by extension) Exceptional, exceptionally good.
  • top notch (idiomatic) Very good; of the highest level or quality. [from 1848]

capital — full definition

  1. noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
  2. noun Money or assets used to start or grow a business.
  3. noun An uppercase letter.
  4. adj Of the greatest importance; chief.
  5. adj Punishable by death.

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