B1 — Intermediateadjective
eccellente
excellent, outstanding
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ottimomagnificosuperiorestraordinarioinsuperabile
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
pessimomediocrescadenteinsufficientedifettoso
Usage note
'Ottimo' is the most common equivalent (very good). 'Magnifico' adds grandeur. 'Straordinario' means extraordinary.
Example
"Il ristorante ha ricevuto una recensione eccellente su tutte le guide."
"The restaurant received an excellent review in all the guides."
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