[ˈɛksələnt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- extremely good; outstanding
(e.g: the lorry was in excellent condition)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the general sense ‘outstanding’ in either a good or bad way): from Old French, from Latin excellent- ‘being pre-eminent’, from excellere (see excel). The current appreciatory sense dates from the early 17th century

[ˈɛksələnt], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- used to indicate approval or pleasure
(e.g: ‘What a lovely idea! Excellent!’)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the general sense ‘outstanding’ in either a good or bad way): from Old French, from Latin excellent- ‘being pre-eminent’, from excellere (see excel). The current appreciatory sense dates from the early 17th century