excellence, n. preëminence, transcendence, [superiority], eminence, integrity, probity, goodness, [worth], [merit], [virtue].
excellent, a. [estimable], [meritorious], [good], [worthy], [choice].
excess, n. [superabundance], [superfluity], redundancy, [redundance], [overplus], [surplus], surplusage, [residue], remainder [exuberance], [rampancy]; overdoing, exorbitance, immoderation; [debauchery], dissoluteness, [intemperance], immoderation.
excessive, a. [superfluous], [exuberant], [superabundant], disproportionate; [outrageous], [unreasonable], exorbitant inordinate, [extravagant], [fabulous], [immoderate], [extreme].
exchange, v. [trade], [barter], traffic, commute, [interchange], reciprocate, bandy, permute.
exchange, n. traffic, [trade], [barter], commutation, [interchange], [reciprocity], permutation; Bourse; agiotage.
excitable, a. [susceptible], [sensitive], emotional, impressible, mobile; [irritable], [choleric], [passionate], irascible, [fiery], [waspish]. Antonyms: [unexcitable], imperturbable, [calm].
excite, v. [stimulate], [arouse], inflame, [incite], [provoke]; [perturb], [agitate], disconcert, discompose, distract, [unsettle].
excited, a. [perturbed], agitated, disconcerted. Antonyms: [calm], [serene], tranquil, [nonchalant].
excitement, n. [perturbation], [agitation], [commotion], furore, inquietude, [sensation], [tumult], [turmoil], [flurry], ebullition; [incitement], [stimulus]; arousing, awakening. Antonyms: imperturbation, [calmness], [serenity], non-chalance.