The Opposite(Antonym) of “abysmal”
The antonyms of abysmal are excellent and outstanding. The antonyms excellent and outstanding convey a positive or superior quality. It implies a high level of satisfaction, achievement, or performance.
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Definitions and Examples of excellent, outstanding
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Extremely good; of the highest quality or standard.
Example
The food at that restaurant is always excellent, and the service is top-notch.
Exceptionally good; standing out from others in a positive way.
Example
The athlete's performance was outstanding, breaking several records and winning the gold medal.
Key Differences: excellent vs outstanding
- 1Excellent describes something that is of the highest quality or standard.
- 2Outstanding describes something that is exceptional and stands out from others in a positive way.
Effective Usage of excellent, outstanding
- 1Praise: Use excellent and outstanding to compliment someone on their work or achievements.
- 2Evaluation: Use these antonyms to evaluate the quality of products, services, or performances.
- 3Comparison: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different options or choices.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Excellent describes something of the highest quality, while outstanding describes something exceptional that stands out from others. Use these words to praise someone's work or achievements, evaluate the quality of products or services, and compare different options or choices.