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How to pronounce “excelsior

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Pronunciation guide for excelsior

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of excelsior with real speech in context.
Available examples
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Real speech example
Steve Truglia: A leap from the edge of space 15 minutesProject Excelsior, it was called.
Definition summary
(archaic or poetic, rare) Loftier, yet higher, more elevated; ever upward.

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How to pronounce excelsior

Steve Truglia: A leap from the edge of space 15 minutes

Project Excelsior, it was called.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “excelsior

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • (archaic or poetic, rare) Loftier, yet higher, more elevated; ever upward.
  • (archaic or poetic, rare) More surpassing, more excelling.
  • [Interjection]
  • (dated) Onward; a rallying cry for progress.
  • (fandom slang, especially comics) A greeting, farewell or acclamation.
  • [Noun]
  • (US printing, dated) The size of type between Norse and brilliant, standardized as 3-point.
  • (Canada, US) Stuffing material (as for furniture and mattresses) made of slender, curled woodshavings, as a substitute for hair.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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