excellent
Translation
excellent, superb, outstanding
Examples
She is an excellent student.
She is an excellent student.
The food at that restaurant is excellent.
The food at that restaurant is excellent.
That's an excellent idea!
That's an excellent idea!
Grammar Patterns
excellent ((noun)) extremely good She is an excellent student.
((noun)) is excellent (sth.) is extremely good The food is excellent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: great, superb, outstanding; Antonyms: poor, terrible, awful
Etymology
From Latin 'excellens', present participle of 'excellere' meaning 'to rise, surpass'.
Memory Tips
It comes from the verb 'to excel'. Imagine something that 'excels' or is better than others.