noun🔗ShareExcelsior-SchriftgradThe size of type between Norse and brilliant, standardized as 3-point."The printer explained that the small footnotes would be set in excelsior, which is even smaller than the text used in children's books. "Der Drucker erklärte, dass die kleinen Fußnoten in Excelsior gesetzt würden, was noch kleiner ist als der Text in Kinderbüchern.typetechnicalwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHolzwolleStuffing material (as for furniture and mattresses) made of slender, curled wood shavings, as a substitute for hair."The antique chair was surprisingly comfortable because it was stuffed with excelsior. "Der antike Stuhl war überraschend bequem, weil er mit Holzwolle gefüllt war.materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareErhabener, höher, noch höher; immer aufwärtsLoftier, yet higher, more elevated; ever upward"Her ambition was truly excelsior; she aimed for a position of greater responsibility at work. "Ihr Ehrgeiz war wahrlich erhaben; sie strebte nach einer verantwortungsvolleren Position bei der Arbeit.achievementattitudephilosophymoralqualitysoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHervorragender, überlegenMore surpassing, more excelling"The student demonstrated excelsior effort on the final exam, earning the highest score in the class. "Der Schüler zeigte beim Abschlussexamen hervorragende Anstrengungen und erzielte die höchste Punktzahl in der Klasse.qualityachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
