You did an excellent job.
Source: tatoeba (16171)
Excellent
/ˈɛksələnt/
Synonyms for "excellent" (445 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (89)
Noun(10 words)
Adjective(18 words)
Verb(1 words)
Interjection(1 words)
Strong matches (134)
coolcoordinatedcrackcrackerjackcunningcutedaedaldaedaliandandydeftdeifieddesirabledexterousdextrousdiplomaticdistinguisheddivineeclipsingelegantelevated
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eminentennobledenshrinedenthronedestimableexaltedexceedingexcellingexceptionalexpedientexpertextraordinaryfairfamousfancyfantasticfavorablefinefinerfirst-classfirst-ratefirst-stringgiftedglorifiedgloriousgoldengoodgoodishgoodlygorgeousgracefulgrade agrandgreatgreaterhandyhealthyhearheavenlyheld in awehelpfulhighhigh and mightyhigheridealimmortalimmortalizedimperialin ascendancy
Adjective(22 words)
Adjective(27 words)
cool examplecorrectdankestdivine plandoggoneexemplaryfantabulousfinefirst-classfirst-rategorgeousgreatgreat achievementgreat opportunitygreat progressgreatest coveragegroovyhigh gradehigh habitat qualityhigh marks
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high quality descriptorhigh standardhigh-gradehigh-qualityhighest qualityicelandic toppurillustrious
Related words (222)
in good tastein the ascendantingeniouskindlaudableloftymagicmagisterialmagnificentmagnifiedmajormarkedmarvellousmasterfulmasterlymatchlessmeritoriousmightyneatnice
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niftyno meannoblenonpareilnotablenoteworthynumber oneof choiceof qualityone up onoptimumordinaryoutstandingoverpar excellencepeerlessperfectpleasantpleasingpolishedpoliticprimeprizeprofessionalproficientprofitablepurequalityquickquietquite somerarereadyregalremarkableresourcefulrestrainedrippingrivalingroyalsaintedsanctifiedselectshrinedsimpleskillfulslap-upslicksmashingsomesoundsovereignsplendidstatesmanlikesterlingstunningstylishsubduedsublimesupersuperbsupereminentsuperiorsuperlativesupremesurpassingswingeingtactfultalentedtastefulterrificthe bestthe compleatthe completethronedtoptop-holetop-notchtoppingtranscendenttranscendentaltranscendingunaffectedunbeatableunderstatedunobtrusiveupperusefulvalidvery goodvirtuosovirtuouswell donewell-chosenwell-donewithout equalworkmanlikeworthy
Noun(26 words)
jimdandymagnificomore first rankmore outstandingmost language-skilledpolish transformowaćprimespuckaquality classquality descriptorquality termquality wordrattlingshiningslammingslappingsmackingsmashspankingstar
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Adjective(43 words)
Adjective(31 words)
magnificentmarvellousmeanokayoutstandingpeachyperfectprimmerquality educationquality standardsrippingsplendid weatherstellarstellar masssuperbsuperbersuperiorsuperlative adjectivetastytiptop
Adverb(2 words)
most glorious revolutionsmost oral proficiency
Determiner(2 words)
most listening skillsmost prime
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: splendid, a cut above, above, academic mentor, ace.
- Sentence evidence is available for excellent, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "excellent".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "excellent"
Keep "excellent" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "excellent" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "excellent", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "excellent" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesacceptanceagreementapprovalassessment descriptorconsentevaluationevaluative adjectivegrading adjectiveinterjectionpositive adjectivepraise
More specific
12 entriesA-gradebravoexemplary gradefantasticfirst-ratehigh markmagnificentpremiumstellartop gradetop-tierwonderful
Collocations
10 entriesexcellent conditionexcellent designexcellent evidenceexcellent ideaexcellent jobexcellent performanceexcellent qualityexcellent researchexcellent resultsexcellent work
Inflections
2 entriesmore excellentmost excellent
Derivations
3 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
Your examination results are excellent.
Source: tatoeba (17113)
Your report is pretty good, if not excellent.
Source: tatoeba (17332)
Your excellent work puts me to shame.
Source: tatoeba (17379)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "excellent"?
Closest matches include splendid, a cut above, above, academic mentor, ace.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "excellent"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.