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great Synonyms
Another word for great
Choosing another word for great depends on context, so the 39 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Excellent, outstanding, or highly commendable in quality or character.
Usage Example
"She did a excellent job presenting the quarterly financial data to the board."
Strongest
excellent
outstanding
wonderful
fantastic
superb
terrific
exceptional
Strong
marvelous
splendid
first-rate
• adjective (Context 2)
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average.
Usage Example
"A immense storm swept across the eastern coast, leaving widespread flooding in its wake."
Strongest
immense
vast
enormous
huge
massive
tremendous
Strong
large
considerable
substantial
intense
• adjective (Context 3)
Of major significance, importance, or prestige.
Usage Example
"The museum houses a comprehensive collection of works by the eminent masters of the Renaissance."
Strongest
eminent
prominent
distinguished
illustrious
renowned
Strong
celebrated
important
notable
significant
major
• noun (Context 4)
A person of exceptional ability, achievement, or distinction in a particular field.
Usage Example
"We spent the evening listening to recordings by jazz greats like Miles Davis and John Coltrane."
Strongest
legend
master
luminary
giant
icon
Strong
titan
star
virtuoso
superstar
Opposites of great
The opposite of great shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
terrible
small
slight
awful
bad
insignificant
nobody
obscure
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Great. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/great