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fine
Of high quality with attention to detail; good in a refined or subtle way.
- "That will be fine; thank you for asking."
- "She wore her finest jewelry to the gala."
From Old French 'fin' (delicate, refined), from Latin 'finis' (end, limit, boundary).
satisfactory
A synonym of "good" with similar meaning.
great
Of very high quality or ability; notably good or significant.
- "That's a great idea; let's implement it right away."
- "She did a great job organizing the conference."
From Old English 'grēat' (big, tall, thick). Germanic origin.
excellent
Extremely good; of the highest quality or merit.
- "The restaurant received excellent reviews from food critics."
- "Her excellent academic record earned her a full scholarship."
From Latin 'excellere' (to surpass), from 'ex-' (out) + 'cellere' (to rise high).
terrific
Extremely good or impressive; excellent to an enthusiastic degree.
From Latin 'terrificus' (causing terror), later meaning 'very great' (1888).
wonderful
Inspiring delight or admiration; extraordinarily good.
- "The honeymoon was a wonderful experience they'll never forget."
- "She has a wonderful way of making everyone feel welcome."
From 'wonder' + 'ful'. Old English 'wundor' (marvelous thing).
superb
Of the highest quality; magnificent and impressive.
- "The chef's attention to detail resulted in a superb dining experience."
- "His superb athletic ability earned him a spot on the national team."
From Latin 'superbus' (proud, splendid), from 'super' (above, over).
outstanding
Exceptionally good; standing out from others due to excellence.
- "Her outstanding contribution to the project was recognized with an award."
- "The student demonstrated outstanding analytical skills."
From 'out' + 'stand', literally 'standing out'. First recorded in 1610s.
splendid
Magnificent and impressive; excellent in a grand or luxurious way.
- "The palace gardens were absolutely splendid in spring."
- "What a splendid idea for the fundraiser!"
From Latin 'splendidus' (bright, shining), from 'splendere' (to shine).
marvelous
Causing wonder or astonishment through excellence; extraordinarily good.
From Old French 'merveilleus', from Latin 'mirabilis' (wonderful), from 'mirari' (to wonder).