stellar
of or relating to the stars; consisting of stars.
like a star, as in brilliance, shape, etc.
pertaining to a preeminent performer, athlete, etc.
Origin of stellar
1Other 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
But it might, when we look back at the stellar performances young Hollywood produced this year, end up being ridiculous.
But that misstep is a minor blip in an otherwise stellar premiere.
Will Gardner Had to Die So That ‘The Good Wife’ Could Thrive | Jason Lynch | September 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor stellar-mass black holes, a reliable technique involves watching fluctuations in their X-ray emissions.
If a stellar-mass black hole is a violin, an IMBH is a double bass.
A stellar-mass black hole would produce pulses in the 100 to 450 Hz range, though still with that 3-to-2 ratio between the flares.
We have now set forth some of the important facts exhibited by the stellar universe.
Outlines of the Earth's History | Nathaniel Southgate ShalerOne of the most fruitful fields for this instrument is undoubtedly stellar spectroscopy.
Photographs of Nebul and Clusters | James Edward KeelerI believe he would be able to assimilate training, and would make a valuable addition to the stellar Guard.
Indirection | Everett B. ColeHe had overcome this obstacle, however, and had eliminated the possibilities of a collision with these stellar juggernauts.
The Jameson Satellite | Neil Ronald JonesI 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
/ (ˈstɛlə) /
of, relating to, involving, or resembling a star or stars
of or relating to star entertainers
informal outstanding or immense: companies are registering stellar profits
Origin of stellar
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Scientific definitions for stellar
[ stĕl′ər ]
Relating to or consisting of stars.
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