English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

excelsior in German

excelsior in German is Brillant, Viertelcicero — excelsior means a rallying cry meaning "ever upward," used to urge continued progress.

excelsior in German

Brillant
noun
(US, _, printing, dated) The size of type between Norse and brilliant, standardized as 3-point.
Viertelcicero
noun
(US, _, printing, dated) The size of type between Norse and brilliant, standardized as 3-point.

What does "excelsior" mean?

  1. interjection A rallying cry meaning "ever upward," used to urge continued progress.
    "Comic-book fans know "Excelsior!" as Stan Lee's famous sign-off."
  2. noun Fine curled wood shavings used as packing or stuffing material.
    "The vase arrived packed in excelsior to stop it from breaking."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

excelsior in a sentence

  • Comic-book fans know "Excelsior!" as Stan Lee's famous sign-off.
  • The vase arrived packed in excelsior to stop it from breaking.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "excelsior" in German?

"excelsior" in German is Brillant, Viertelcicero. excelsior means: A rallying cry meaning "ever upward," used to urge continued progress.

How do you use "excelsior" in a sentence?

Example: "Comic-book fans know "Excelsior!" as Stan Lee's famous sign-off." In German, "excelsior" is Brillant, Viertelcicero.

Are there other ways to say "excelsior" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "excelsior": Brillant, Viertelcicero.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.