eccellente

excellent

adjective et-chel-LEN-teh Rare

Origin: From Latin excellens, present participle of excellere (to surpass).

Usage Note

Eccellente is invariable for gender (same form for m and f) but has a plural eccellenti. It is a strong adjective of praise, stronger in register than buono. The related noun eccellenza is the honorific (Sua Eccellenza) used for high officials and bishops.

Examples

"Il vino è di qualità eccellente."

Natural Translation

The wine is of excellent quality.

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