Be brilliant, be a cut above, and be better than are all synonyms for excel. Fail and flounder are these antonyms of excel. And here are another 48 synonyms for excel.
She hopes to excel in academics.
He wants to excel at sports.
They strive to excel in everything.
Many students excel in various subjects.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Priceless | Worthless, cheap | Of incalculable value/worth, of inestimable value/worth |
| Excerpt | Whole, entirety | Extract, part |
| Excellent | Poor, inferior | Very good, superb |
| Celebration | Mourning, lamentation | Jollification, merrymaking |
| Faceless | Recognizable, identifiable | Anonymous, impersonal |
| Exclusive | Inclusive, open | Complete, full |
| Excessive | Moderate, insufficient | Mmoderate, intemperate |
| Excite | Bore, depress | Thrill, exhilarate |
| Exceptional | Usual, normal | Unusual, uncommon |
| Excited | Indifferent, turned off | Thrilled, exhilarated |