Emily Dickinson Lexicon

EX'CEL-LENT, a.

1. Being of great virtue or worth; eminent or distinguished for what is amiable, valuable or laudable; as, an excellent man or citizen; an excellent judge or magistrate.
2. Being of great value or use, applied to things; remarkable for good properties; as, excellent timber; an excellent farm; an excellent horse; excellent fruit.
3. Distinguished for superior attainments; as, an excellent artist.
4. Consummate; complete; in an ill sense. Elizabeth was an excellent hypocrite. Hume.