the fact or state of excelling; superiority; eminence

his excellence in mathematics.

an excellent quality or feature

Use of herbs is one of the excellences of French cuisine.

( usually initial capital letter ) excellency ( def. 1 ) .

noun

failure , imperfection , inferiority

noun

arete , class , distinction , clat , eminence , excellency , fineness , goodness , greatness , high quality , merit , perfection , preeminence , purity , quality , superbness , supremacy , transcendence , virtue , worth , superiority , beauty , humdinger , integrity , nonesuch , nonpareil , paragon , phoenix , preminence , probity