More elevated in place or position; higher; upper; as, the superior limb of the sun; the superior part of an image.
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Excelling; surpassing others in some good quality or the sum of qualities; of great worth; eminent, in a good sense; superior; as, an excellent man, artist, citizen, husband, discourse, book, song, etc.; excellent breeding, principles, aims, action.
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More elevated in place or position; higher; upper; as, the superior limb of the sun; the superior part of an image.
Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.
More elevated in place or position; higher; upper; as, the superior limb of the sun; the superior part of an image.
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To go beyond or surpass in good qualities or laudable deeds; to outdo or outgo, in a good sense.
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To go beyond or surpass in good qualities or laudable deeds; to outdo or outgo, in a good sense.
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The quality of being excellent; state of possessing good qualities in an eminent degree; exalted merit; superiority in virtue.
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The quality of being excellent; state of possessing good qualities in an eminent degree; exalted merit; superiority in virtue.
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Excellence; virtue; dignity; worth; superiority.
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Excellence; virtue; dignity; worth; superiority.
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Of the best class; of the highest rank; in the first division; of the best quality; first-rate; as, a first-class telescope.
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To have in the mind, as a purpose, intention, etc.; to intend; to purpose; to design; as, what do you mean to do ?
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Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.
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Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; ad…
Excellent overlaps with good, but its tone, intensity or usual context may differ. Check the definition before substituting it.
Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; ad…
Excellent expresses a much higher level of quality than good.
Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; ad…
Very high in quality.
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