excelsior
adjective/ɪkˈsɛlsiɔr/
Frequency rank: #15,003 most common English word
Meaning
ever upward; a motto expressing the aspiration for higher achievement or excellence.
Example sentence
The hotel lived up to its reputation for excelsior service, impressing every guest who stayed there.
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