Excelled
/ɪkˈseld/
Definitions
To be exceptionally good at or to do very well in an activity or subject.
/ɪkˈseld/
To be outstanding or do extremely well.
The student excelled in all of her science courses.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing a game, and you're so good that you always win and get the highest score. That's excelling! For example, if you're really good at drawing, you excel at drawing.
👶 For kids: Being super good at something!
More Examples
He excelled at playing the piano after years of practice.
She excelled during the debate competition.
How It's Used
"She excelled in her mathematics courses."
"He excelled at sales, consistently exceeding his targets."
From Middle English excellen, from Old French exceller, from Latin excellō ('to surpass, be superior').
Used since the 14th century, denoting surpassing others or doing something exceptionally well.
Memory tip
Think of an 'excellent' performance that you 'ex-celled' at to remember this word.