excellent
Translation
excellent, outstanding, superb
Examples
She gave an excellent presentation.
She gave an excellent presentation.
The food at that restaurant is excellent.
The food at that restaurant is excellent.
Grammar Patterns
((as an attribute)) used before a noun to describe it She gave an excellent presentation.
((as a predicate)) used after a linking verb like 'be' The food at that restaurant is excellent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: superb, outstanding, fantastic; Antonyms: poor, terrible, awful
Etymology
From Latin 'excellere', meaning 'to rise, surpass'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the verb 'to excel'. If you excel at something, your performance is excellent.