excellent
UK: ˈɛksələnt | US: ˈɛksələnt
adj. extremely good; outstanding in quality or ability
adj. superior or distinguished in merit
adj. (archaic) possessing outstanding virtue or eminence
The word excellent traces back to Latin excellens, the present participle of excellere ("to rise above, surpass"). The root ex- ("beyond") + cellere ("to rise") metaphorically suggests "standing out" or "towering over" others in quality. Over time, excellent evolved in Middle English to describe general superiority, shedding its earlier literal sense of physical height.
She received an excellent grade on her research paper.
The restaurant is known for its excellent service.
His performance in the play was truly excellent.
The team did an excellent job under tight deadlines.
(Archaic) "He was an excellent knight, famed for his valor."