To excel; to be superior to others — especially to stand out in a particular field or skill.
彼は数学に秀でているので、難しい問題もすぐ解ける。
He excels at math, so he can solve difficult problems quickly.
チームの中で彼女のリーダーシップが秀でていると認められた。
Her leadership was recognized as outstanding within the team.
語学に秀でる人は発音や表現が自然だ。
People who excel in languages have natural pronunciation and expression.
To be conspicuous or prominent; to stand out physically or in features (sometimes used of forehead, eyebrows, etc.).
彼は目が大きく、顔立ちで鼻が秀でている。
He has large eyes, and his nose is a prominent feature of his face.
その建物は高さが秀でていて、どこからでも見える。
That building stands out in height and can be seen from anywhere.