1. Used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person; SYN. imposing, magisterial.
2. Set apart from other such things.
3. (Used of persons) Standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; SYN. eminent, great.
ETYM French excellent, Latin excellens, -entis, p. pr. of excellere. Related to Excel.
Of the highest quality; SYN. first-class.