Excellent
Adjective
UK
/ˈek.səl.ənt/
US
/ˈek.sə.lənt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Very good, outstanding, or of high quality.
Example
"You did an excellent job."
"She did an excellent job on her school project."
"His excellent speech at the school function impressed teachers, parents, and students."
Explanation
Excellent means very good, of high quality, or very special. You can say a student did excellent work, or a meal was excellent. It shows that something or someone is much better than normal. People use it to praise work, behaviour, or performance. For example, an athlete can perform excellently in a game, or a teacher can say, “Excellent!” when a student answers correctly. Excellent is a positive word that shows praise, approval, or high value.