stellar

[ stel-er ]
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adjective
  1. of or relating to the stars; consisting of stars.

  2. like a star, as in brilliance, shape, etc.

  1. pertaining to a preeminent performer, athlete, etc.

Origin of stellar

1
First recorded in 1650–60; from Late Latin stellāris, from stell(a) “star” (see also star ) + -āris -ar1

Other words from stellar

  • non·stel·lar, adjective
  • trans·stel·lar, adjective

Words Nearby stellar

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How to use stellar in a sentence

  • We have now set forth some of the important facts exhibited by the stellar universe.

    Outlines of the Earth's History | Nathaniel Southgate Shaler
  • One of the most fruitful fields for this instrument is undoubtedly stellar spectroscopy.

    Photographs of Nebul and Clusters | James Edward Keeler
  • I believe he would be able to assimilate training, and would make a valuable addition to the stellar Guard.

    Indirection | Everett B. Cole
  • He had overcome this obstacle, however, and had eliminated the possibilities of a collision with these stellar juggernauts.

    The Jameson Satellite | Neil Ronald Jones
  • I thought the stellar host glittered with unusual brilliance, as if there were a joyous and holy revelry going on in heaven.

    Wild Western Scenes | John Beauchamp Jones

British Dictionary definitions for stellar

stellar

/ (ˈstɛlə) /


adjective
  1. of, relating to, involving, or resembling a star or stars

  2. of or relating to star entertainers

  1. informal outstanding or immense: companies are registering stellar profits

Origin of stellar

1
C17: from Late Latin stellāris, from Latin stella star

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Scientific definitions for stellar

stellar

[ stĕlər ]


  1. Relating to or consisting of stars.

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