Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele
to go beyond a limit or expectation
"The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal."
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
"The project was completed with exceeding excellence."
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
"She always tries to excel in her studies."
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
"The school is known for its academic excellence."
a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors
"His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony."
extremely good; outstanding
"The food at this restaurant is excellent."
not including; other than
"Everyone was invited except John."
A case or instance that does not follow a general rule.
"Every rule has an exception."
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
"His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present."
Unusually good; outstanding.
"She has shown exceptional talent in mathematics."
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
"The teacher read an excerpt from the novel."
An amount more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
"Too much sugar can lead to excess weight gain."
more than is necessary, reasonable, or acceptable
"Eating excessive sugar can lead to health problems."
An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.
"Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues."
To give something and receive something in return.
"They exchanged gifts during the festival."
The treasury of a state or country.
"The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer."
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
"The surgeon excised the tumor successfully."
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
"The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications."
easily excited or emotionally aroused
"The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing."
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
"The news created great excitation among the fans."
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
"The idea of traveling abroad excites her."
very enthusiastic and eager about something
"The children were excited to open their presents."
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
"There was a lot of excitement before the concert began."
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
"The movie was so exciting that I watched it twice."
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
"She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift."
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
"She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news."
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
"The list excludes temporary workers."
not included; left out; barred from participation
"He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations."
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
"The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups."
restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others
"The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach."
only; not shared with others
"This service is available exclusively to premium members."
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
"The critic excoriated the film for its poor script."
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
"The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape."
to eliminate waste matter from the body
"Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing."
the process of eliminating waste matter from the body
"Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body."
to cause intense pain or suffering
"The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain."
causing extreme physical or mental pain
"She was in excruciating pain after the accident."
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
"The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client."
A short journey or trip, especially one taken for leisure or educational purposes.
"The students went on an excursion to the national museum."
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
"His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic."
Able to be forgiven or justified.
"Her mistake was excusable given the circumstances."
to forgive someone for doing something wrong or to justify an action
"Please excuse my lateness; there was heavy traffic."
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
"The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early."
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
"The community execrated the corrupt politician."
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
"The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall."
To carry out a plan, order, or action; to perform or put into effect.
"The company plans to execute its new strategy next year."
the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence
"The success of a project depends on its proper execution."
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
"The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner."
A person with senior managerial responsibility in a business; relating to the execution of plans or laws.
"She works as an executive in a multinational company."
A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.
"The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes."