noun
something that gives especial worth or value
the particular excellence of this cake is its lightness
Synonyms: arete, excellency, merit, perfection, quality, virtue
Related Word: value, worth; distinction, fineness, superiority; goodness, niceness, superbness; class
Contrasted words: blemish, defect, flaw; failing, foible, frailty, vice
Antonyms: fault