Definitions

1. adjective

giving the greatest hope or promise

“The politician’s campaign slogan, ‘Excelsior,’ captured the hearts of the people with its optimistic tone.”

2. noun

a motto of New York, symbolizing the state’s spirit of progress and optimism

“The ‘Excelsior’ sign on the highway welcomed us to the state with its iconic meaning.”

3. interjection

used to express encouragement or cheer

“The crowd shouted ‘Excelsior!’ as their favorite team scored the winning goal.”

4. verb

to strive for or achieve something better

“The company excelsiored their sales figures last quarter with a smart marketing strategy.”