excellence

noun

USEK-suh-luhns/ˈɛksələns/

3 meanings of excellence

1
noununcountable
The quality of being very good or doing something extremely well.
Like a gold star you get for doing your very best work.
The school is known for its excellence in teaching.
She works hard and always aims for excellence.
Similardistinction, brilliance, quality, merit, superiority
Oppositemediocrity, inferiority
2
noununcountable
A good quality that makes someone or something special or valuable.
Like a star quality that makes a person stand out from the rest.
Patience is an excellence that helps her stay calm under stress.
Among his many excellences, kindness stands out the most.
Similarvirtue, merit, strength, asset, quality
Oppositeflaw, failing, vice, weakness
3
noununcountable
A thing that a person is especially good at doing.
Like your best subject in school: the one you're really good at.
Painting was always her great excellence.
Public speaking became one of his excellences over time.
Similarforte, strength, specialty, talent
Oppositeweakness

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Origin

It comes from Latin "excellentia," which reached English through Old French.