Beautiful to the eye; of attractive appearance; good-looking. Cf. foul, adj. 7a. Now somewhat archaic… Of a person, or a person's face, figure…

Celebrated, famous, glorious (only in Old English); hence as a general epithet of admiration: Excellent, good, ‘fine’, ‘famous’; sometimes…

Of a good quality or high standard; splendid, excellent, fine. Now archaic.

Excellent, worthy, virtuous.

Distinguished by virtue of splendour, magnificence, or stateliness of appearance; of imposing or impressive proportions or dimensions. †Also as n.…

As a general term of appreciation: worthy, noble; praiseworthy, commendable; prime.

Exceptional in quality or degree; unusual; out of the ordinary; esp. excelling in some (usually… Of an abstract concept, immaterial thing, etc…

Of things: noble, excellent, fine. Obsolete.

As a general term of approbation: admirable; excellent; of notable merit or distinction.

Above the ordinary in amount, extent, worth, or value; especially good or great; special… Of remedies, medicines, etc.: Excellent; highly…

As an epithet of commendation, esp. in the alliterative phrase thriven and thro (see thro, adj.2): ? Eminent, excellent, worthy, honourable…

Origin, status, and meaning uncertain; occurs in the alliterative phrase thriven and thro, always commendatory or honorific, and apparently meaning…

Noble; beautiful; excellent, fine. More generally. regional in later use.

Such as a person or thing of the kind specified should be; admirable, excellent, fine; of high quality; of consequence, serious, worthy of…

excelling.

= dainty, adj.

Of special quality; excellent, choice; first-class, first-rate. Now rare (Scottish in later use).

Of things. Excellent, suitable, handsome.

poetic. Of things: Goodly, excellent, noble. Obsolete. (As an epithet of spear, brand, the meaning may have been ‘stout’: cf. boisterous, adj.)

Valuable, fine, handsome; choice, excellent; pleasant, delightful. Obsolete or dialect in general sense.

In alliterative use: Excelling, excellent, worthy; = thriven, adj. 2, thrifty, adj. 2. Obsolete.

(Meaning obscure.)

Of high quality, excellent. Obsolete.

Noble; worthy.

Without explicit reference to workmanship: Exquisite, choice, excellent, fine (in beauty, flavour, or other good quality). Obsolete or dialect…

= singular, adj., in various senses.

Realizing an ideal of intellectual or moral excellence; pleasing to the mind, esp. in being appropriate or well-suited to a particular purpose…

colloquial. In weakened sense: splendid, excellent, fine. Now chiefly Scottish, Irish English, and English regional.

loosely, as a general epithet of admiration or praise: Excellent, splendid, ‘fine’, ‘grand’. Cf. brave, adj. 3. Now rare except with mixture of sense…

Excellent, distinguished, eminent; notable, singular.

Used as a general expression of admiration: Splendid, fine, excellent.

In a positive sense. Of a person, or his or her qualities: distinguished, eminent; great, renowned.

Good, worthy, excellent; having a high opinion of oneself, proud, haughty.

Of a good quality or high standard; splendid, excellent, fine; = goodly, adj. 4a. Now Scottish.

= brave, adj. 3; worthy, excellent, capital, fine.

of worth: valuable, useful, important; of high merit or excellence; worthy. Cf. of value at value, n. phrases 1.

loosely, as a general epithet of admiration or praise: Worthy, excellent, good, ‘capital’, ‘fine’… of things.

Exciting admiration, admirable; occasionally adv. Obsolete.

(a) n.the action or an act of licking the fingers, esp. to remove remnants of food after eating; (b) adv. so as to cause a person to lick his or…

Worthy of admiration or praise. In later use also as a general term of esteem or appreciation: excellent, very good, pleasing.

That excels; superior, surpassing. Now only in good sense. †Of a number: Exceedingly great.

In extended or weakened use: extremely beautiful or pleasing; extraordinarily great; excellent, wonderful.

Of a person or immaterial thing: elevated to a high degree of perfection, excellence, or refinement; noble; exalted.

Of a person or thing: That excels or surpasses in any respect; preëminent, superior, supreme. Of… in favourable sense. Obsolete merged in sense A. 3.

Of material things: Fine, splendid. Obsolete.

Such as is met with only in fable; beyond the usual range of fact; astonishing, incredible. Now frequently in trivial use, esp. = ‘marvellous’…

slang. Fine, good, excellent, nice. Obsolete.

figurative and in figurative contexts. That shines spiritually, morally, or intellectually; illustrious; excellent, admirable.

figurative. Lofty, grand, fine, topping: cf. sense A. 3.

In weakened use: excellent; delightful, pleasant, nice; enjoyable. Now also as int.

figurative. Rising to a great height, high pitch, etc.; egregious; ambitious, aspiring; sublime.

colloquial. Exceptionally fine or good. Cf. stunning, adj., ripping, adj., etc. Obsolete.

Excellent.

colloquial. In weakened or ironic use: excellent, splendid; marvellous. Chiefly in predicative use, or as int.

Characterized by excellence; excellent.

Excellent; very good or fine.

Of character, principles, qualities, occasionally of persons: Thoroughly excellent, capable of standing every test.

That licks. Of a flame: = lambent, adj. Also slang, first-rate, ‘splendid’ (cf. thumping, adj. 2, whacking, adj.).

Very big, large, or fine; exceptionally good in some respect, frequently with implication of showiness or smartness.

Rapid, brisk, vigorous. Also: remarkably good.

Impressive, splendid, grand; ‘ripping’, ‘rattling’, ‘stunning’. colloquial or slang. (Now rare.)

Used (chiefly colloquially) as an emphatic expression of approval: Excellent, grand, magnificent, splendid, ‘capital’.

Excellent, outstanding, first-rate. Frequently as an exclamation of approval. Now somewhat dated.

Pseudo-archaic f. rare, adj.1

pure and —: very, truly; entirely, utterly. Cf. and, conj.1 5. See also sense B. 1. Obsolete (regional in later use).

slang. (chiefly U.S.). A first-rate thing or person; also as adj. First-rate, charming.

slang. Superlatively good, fine, splendid, etc.

North American and Irish English. As a general term of approbation: very good, excellent, first-rate. Also as adv. Cf. iligant, adj.

Designating a commodity, manufactured goods, etc., of the highest quality; (Bookbinding) designating a premium-quality binding, typically with…

That trims, in various senses of the verb; making trim, adorning, decorating; clipping, paring; colloquial or slang, ‘stunning’, ‘rattling’…

colloquial. Used as a general term to express strong admiration, approval, or gratification: magnificent, splendid; excellent; highly enjoyable…

dialect and slang. As an intensive: Very great, excellent, ‘fine’, etc.

Good, excellent.

Pre-eminent, superexcellent, ‘first-class’.

Fine, splendid, first-rate. colloquial (originally U.S.). Frequently in fine and dandy.

As an emphatic expression of praise or approval: extremely good, excellent.

Elegant, first-rate. rare.

colloquial (chiefly U.S.). A vague epithet denoting superlative quality; very big or powerful; hard to beat.

colloquial. Good, excellent; desirable, attractive; (weakened in later use) ‘cool’. Also as int. Chiefly U.S.

That is, or has the character or style of, a ‘swell’; befitting a ‘swell’. Of persons: Stylishly or handsomely dressed or equipped; of good…

fine, excellent.

In weaker sense: More than human, excellent in a superhuman degree. Of things: Of surpassing beauty, perfection, excellence, etc.; extraordinarily…

colloquial (originally U.S.). As a general term of approval: excellent, admirable, very pleasing, first-rate. Cf. sense A. 13a.

Very or unmistakably good or fine; of superior quality, style, etc.; first-rate, first-class, grand… Of things. Now used esp. of meals.

Of persons or things: Unusually large or fine; excellent, very good; strapping.

gen. Of a high grade or standard; good quality.

Esp. of drink: excellent, superb, outstanding. Cf. supernaculum, n. 3.

colloquial. In weakened sense: excellent, wonderful, very pleasant.

Usually jam-up. Excellent, perfect; thorough. colloquial.

First-class, excellent; neat, in good order; smart, efficient, that operates smoothly; superficially attractive, glibly clever. (Of things, actions…

Full of energy and vigour; boisterous, wildly noisy; first-rate, exciting.

attributive. Of persons: master, chief. Of things: most esteemed, ‘champion’. Now esp. in U.S. slang: excellent, wonderful; good, ‘great’; masterly.

First-rate.

Of a hotel, etc.: First-class, fashionable, ‘crack,’ ‘swell’.

= slap-up, adj.

figurative. Great in quality, excellent, good, first-class. (U.S. slang.)

= high-grade, adj. (in various senses).

colloquial. In emphatic use. Cf. sense B. Used to emphasize something enjoyable or positive; excellent, first-rate, tremendous.

Far up; very high up.

That exalts (in various senses of the verb).

Characterized by intensity or energy, in a positive or neutral sense (cf. sense A. 9); exciting… colloquial (originally U.S.). Extremely good…

= rip-roaring, adj.

slang. Excellent, first-rate.

In weakened sense: extremely good or pleasing; marvellous, splendid.

colloquial. Excellent, first-rate, ‘splendid’, delightful; extremely attractive or good-looking.

colloquial (originally U.S.). Worth raving about; superlative, stunning.

As an intensive, qualifying a word denoting something in itself bad, irksome, or undesirable: Grievous… ‘Hard to beat’, formidable. rare.

Covered with jam, sticky. Also figurative (colloquial), excellent; very lucky or profitable; easy, ‘soft’.

Very large or fine; splendid. Now chiefly Australian.

Boisterous, rollicking; impressive, excellent. Also as an intensifier. Cf. rip-roaring, adj., ripsnorting, adj.

slang. Excellent, splendid; ‘rattling’. Now somewhat archaic.

transferred and figurative. slang. First-rate, splendid.

slang and regional. up to dick: up to a proper or high standard; excellent; (also) properly, suitably; excellently; to a high standard.

Chiefly U.S. Smart, stylish; attractive; of good quality.

A growth or vineyard that produces wine of a superior grade; the wine itself. Also in extended use and figurative. Cf. cru, n., growth, n.1 1d and…

= slap-up, adj. a.

slang. Used intensively, as adj. or adv., like chopping, clipping, whacking, rattling, etc.

colloquial. In weakened sense (formerly sometimes regarded as an affectation in speech): extremely good or pleasing; splendid.

Boisterous, rowdy; saucy; jolly, cheery. Also: dissipated, profligate; (of a song, story, etc.) lively, risqué; (of a drink) intoxicating.

As an enthusiastic term of commendation: amazing, impressive; excellent, exceedingly good, splendid.

Excellent, first-rate, very good, etc.; fine or smart in, or with regard to, dress or appearance. Also as adv.

Phrases and proverbial sayings. (a) against the wool: contrary to the direction in which wool naturally lies, the wrong way. (b) to draw (pull, †spr…

colloquial. Used as an epithet of strong approbation. (Cf. splendid, adj.)

colloquial. Good, excellent. Obsolete. rare.

Having the quality of a star (star, n.1 4); leading, outstanding. Originally and chiefly U.S.

slang. In negative sentences: Very good.

slang. First-rate, excellent; chiefly quasi-adv.

Fine, excellent; successful.

colloquial (originally English regional, later chiefly Australian). Excellent, great; extraordinary; exciting.

Remarkably fine, outstanding.

Applied to a special extra (sometimes the latest) edition of a newspaper, etc. Also as n.: such an edition. Hence transferred and figurative…

Excellent, first-class; delectable.

slang (originally U.S.). Excellent, incomparable, wonderful, extraordinary. Cf. outasight, adj.

Excellent, incomparable; = out of sight, adj. 2. Also as int.: fantastic.

Superior, excellent, ‘classy’; clever, ‘neat’. colloquial (originally U.S.).

Unusually fine, large, or excellent; stunning. Also adv.

slang (originally and chiefly U.S.). Of a period of time: enjoyable, exciting; excellent.

Of a product, model, etc.: that is of the highest quality or is especially well designed for its purpose.

North American slang. Of outstanding quality or merit; skilful; flashy, ostentatious.

to die for: (as if) worth dying for; superlatively good or highly desirable; extraordinary. Also to die, fabulous, astonishing. colloquial…

delicious, delectable; also as int.

‘Divine’; delightful, sweet, charming.

colloquial (originally U.S.). Excellent, marvellous, great; (of a woman) attractive, desirable.

Chiefly in advertising or commercial contexts: = high, adj. Frequently in compounds, as hi-def, hi-res, hi-top. Compare lo, adj.

very (in various phrases, as v.g. very good, v.h.c. very highly commended, etc.).

very (in various phrases, as v.g. very good, v.h.c. very highly commended, etc.).

Extremely pleasant, ‘divine’, ‘heavenly’.

Remarkable, excellent; also, amazing, incredible.

Irish English. In predicative use: in very good health, spirits, etc.; fine, excellent.

Chiefly New Zealand and Australian. In predicative use: good; excellent; (also in weaker sense) satisfactory, all right.

Good, excellent, delightful. Cf. bonzer, n. adj.adv. Hence as n.

Exceptionally fine or good; of marked excellence or ability.

colloquial. Very good; greatly pleasing; excellent; sensational.

Excellent, admirable, fine, ‘O.K.’

transferred. Of things, substances, or agencies that affect the senses. Jolly good, very nice, splendid. colloquial (originally U.S.).

Smart, stylish, splendid; luxurious. Also (chiefly British): typical of or belonging to the upper class; (affecting to be) superior or genteel…

figurative. Excellent, vigorous, first-rate; serious; profitable.

Very good, excellent.

in the same sense.

Excellent, very good, first-rate. Also as adv. and n.

Striking, flashy, and impressive; very exciting or appealing. Also more generally: exceptionally good, excellent.

Excellent, splendid; remarkable. slang (originally U.S.).

designating a (high) rank in a grading system for hotels, etc., usually with four or five grades; also transferred, of a high degree of excellence.

Exciting or expressing admiration and delight.

Suggestive or characteristic of a Rolls-Royce or an owner of a Rolls-Royce; spec. of the highest quality; luxurious, excellent.

Conspicuously successful, effective, or talented.

slang. Excellent, marvellous, very good.

Originally: fine, grand, smart or attractive in appearance. In later use chiefly: good, great, excellent.

Of food: delicious, yummy, especially tasty or tempting. Also: designating an interjection that expresses one's pleasure in a particular food.

colloquial. Fine, excellent; thoroughgoing (also used ironically).

figurative. Great, excellent, splendid.

slang (originally U.S.). (a) Of music, esp. jazz: unrestrained, wild; exciting. (b) Hence as a term of approbation: excellent, admirable…

U.S. slang (originally in African-American usage). Excellent, wonderful; ‘cool’.

= marvellous, adj. 2.

colloquial (originally U.S.). Originally in African-American usage: (as a general term of approval) admirable, excellent. Cf. hot, adj. 12c.

U.S. slang (in African-American usage). Excellent.

Excellent, great.

colloquial (originally U.S.). Frequently in form smokin'. Originally Jazz. Very lively, energetic, or exciting; performing or performed at a very…

U.S. slang. In the language of jazz: excellent, first-rate, ‘great’; (see also quot. 1937). Also as int. solid sender: see solid sender at sender, n.…

slang (originally and chiefly Jazz and among African Americans). Pleasing or satisfying in any respect; excellent; skilful.

Playing, or capable of playing, jazz or similar music brilliantly or easily; ‘swinging’; appreciative of such music, ‘hep’, sophisticated; hence as…

As an epithet of commendation: very good, ‘great’. U.S. slang (originally African-American).

Extremely good; excellent, great, fantastic.

In trivial use: excellent, good beyond expectation. colloq.

U.S. slang (chiefly Jazz). Well prepared or practised; (hence) excellent, first-rate. Now rare.

Good; all right; genuine.

Used for emphasis: especially large, powerful, etc.; very good or impressive; exceptional, marvellous, super.

Remarkable, outstanding; of a person: unusually active or successful in a particular field. Used postpositively.

Excellent, outstanding.

As a general term of approbation. Originally U.S. slang. Excellent, fine.

Good, excellent.

Excellent, very good.

Perfect; excellent.

Very pleasing; remarkable.

slang (originally and chiefly U.S.). Excellent; very inspired or excited; ‘out of this world’. Esp. in real gone. Now somewhat dated.

Excellent, superb.

colloquial. Excellent, wonderful, admirable, very exciting. Also as int.

Excellent, wonderful.

That is excellent, desirable, or ‘neat’; wonderful, ‘fantastic’. Also as int. See neat, adj. 5a.

excellent, wonderful.

All right. Cf. ridge, adj.

Good; all right; genuine; = ridge, adj.

colloquial (British, Australian and New Zealand). Great, superb. Cf. sense 17b(d).

Excellent, ‘smashing’. slang.

Belligerent or intimidating; ruthless; tough. Also as a general term of approval: formidable, superlative (cf. bad, adj. 13).

U.S. slang. Remarkable, unusual, exciting. Used as a general term of approbation.

colloquial (chiefly British). Excellent, outstanding.

colloquial. In weakened use: superlatively good, excellent, fantastic. Frequently as int.

slang. Frequently in form bitchin'. Expressing admiration, approval, or enthusiasm: great, excellent, wonderful; very attractive or appealing…

Uninhibited, ignoring conventions; lively and up to date: applied to persons, places (swinging London), etc., and spec. to the 1960s (swinging Sixties…

Originally Jazz slang. Outstanding, excellent; unbelievably good. Cf. crazy, adj. 4d.

a treat (adv. adj.): so as to gratify highly; extremely well; also (gen. or ironically) extremely, excessively. colloquial.

= fabulous, adj. 5b. Also as n.

= badass, adj.

In approbation: that reaches the desired standard; excellent, fine.

Excellent, splendid.

slang (chiefly New Zealand). Fine, excellent; exceptional of its kind.

= marvellous, adj. 2. Cf. marvy, adj.

slang.(a) originally Surfing challenging; extreme; (b) (more generally) excellent, fantastic; = awesome, adj. 1c. Cf. rad, adj.3

Very good, excellent.

colloquial (originally North American slang). Incredibly or extraordinarily good or bad.

British colloquial. More generally: fine, excellent.

Fashionable, up-to-date; hence used as a general term of commendation. slang.

slang (originally South African). Good, excellent; okay, all right. Also as int.

As a general term of approbation: good, excellent, impressive; esp. stylish or attractive.

fig. In weakened use: amazing, ‘fantastic’. colloq.

= fab, adj. Cf. fabbo, adj.

Smart, stylish; admirable, excellent.

Aggressive, violent, tough; strong, powerful. Also: excellent or impressive.

Excellent, fantastic.

Used allusively to denote organizations, etc., considered equal to Tiffany and Co. in high-quality craftsmanship or exclusiveness. Also Tiffany-type…

slang (originally and chiefly U.S.) Excellent, fabulous, great.

(a) Originally Skateboarding. Challenging, risky; extreme; = radical, adj. 11(a). (b) More generally: admirable, excellent, fashionable; ‘cool’; = ra…

As a general term of approval: admirable, excellent, cool.

colloquial (originally U.S.). As a general term of approval: excellent, fantastic, great. See also sense C.

Excellent, impressive, outstanding. Cf. def, adj.

attributive or as adj. Very effective; excellent, ‘sensational’ (frequently applied to popular music). Cf. killer-diller, n. slang.

U.S. Chiefly Black English. Attractive, good-looking; hence, excellent, fabulous (cf. fly boy n. at additions below; fly girl, n.).

As a general term of approval: admirable, enjoyable, excellent.

Excellent, amazing; considerable, powerful.

= brilliant, adj. 2c.

Chiefly among rap musicians and enthusiasts: excellent, great, impressive.

to die for: (as if) worth dying for; superlatively good or highly desirable; extraordinary. Also to die, fabulous, astonishing. colloquial…

colloquial. Excellent, great.

colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S.). Particularly impressive or remarkable; excellent, outstanding.

Exciting, lively; great, excellent. slang.

= fab, adj. Also as int. Cf. fabby, adj.

Excellent, great. Usually in predicative use.

slang (originally U.S., in the language of rap and hip-hop). Excellent, attractive; fashionable.

Smart, stylish; typical of or belonging to the upper class; = posh, adj.

British slang. Excellent, superb; ‘cool’.

colloquial. Excellent, fantastic.

Extremely good; excellent.

As a general term of approval: good, excellent, cool.

Excellent, marvellous, great; (of food) very enjoyable, delicious; (of a person) very attractive.

Extremely good or impressive.

Bermudian English. Good, excellent, impressive, cool.

As a general term of approval: excellent, fantastic, great.

Beautiful; (also) excellent, impressive, admirable. Also ironic.