To sign 'excellent,' raise both hands in front of your shoulders with your fingers spread wide in '5' handshapes and your palms facing forward. Push both hands forward in a short, energetic motion, then bring them back slightly and push forward once more. The movement should look enthusiastic, similar to the sign for 'wonderful' or 'great.'
Sign 'restaurant,' 'food,' and then use the sign for 'excellent' with an enthusiastic facial expression to show just how delicious the meal was.
Point to the person, sign 'test,' and then sign 'excellent' while nodding and smiling to give them clear, positive feedback on their performance.
Sign 'party' and then 'excellent' to describe the overall experience, keeping your movements upbeat and your face expressive to convey your enjoyment.
Sign 'restaurant,' 'food,' and then use the sign for 'excellent' with an enthusiastic facial expression to show just how delicious the meal was.
Point to the person, sign 'test,' and then sign 'excellent' while nodding and smiling to give them clear, positive feedback on their performance.
Sign 'party' and then 'excellent' to describe the overall experience, keeping your movements upbeat and your face expressive to convey your enjoyment.
Yes, in ASL, 'excellent,' 'wonderful,' and 'great' often use the exact same sign. The specific meaning is easily understood through the context of your sentence and the intensity of your facial expression.
While it is technically a two-handed sign, you might see fluent signers use just one hand in casual, everyday conversation. However, as a beginner, it is best to practice using both hands to be as clear and accurate as possible.
To add emphasis, make the forward pushing motion larger and more forceful, and exaggerate your positive facial expression. In ASL, you change the intensity of the sign itself rather than adding a separate word for 'very.'
