stellar

[stel-er]

adjective

1. of or relating to the stars; consisting of stars.

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

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

stellar

/ ˈstɛlə /

adjective

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

2. of or relating to star entertainers

3. informal,  outstanding or immense

   companies are registering stellar profits

stellar

1. Relating to or consisting of stars.

Other Word Forms

• nonstellar adjective
• transstellar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stellar¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stellar¹

C17: from Late Latin stellāris, from Latin stella star

Example Sentences

For one thing, they say, the stellar returns have faded in recent years.

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But the stellar run for Nasdaq Composite and tech in general looks eerily familiar to those who lived through the dot-com era’s boom and bust.

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Tactical shortcomings, misguided managers or stellar opponents are among the numerous reasons often cited why England's so-called 'Golden Generation' failed to deliver success on the pitch.

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While the world’s richest man might have breathed a sigh of relief after his Starship rocket completed a stellar launch last month, Elon Musk can’t afford to celebrate just yet.

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Leigh went into the game looking to reach a second successive semi-final, while Trinity faced their first play-off appearance in 13 years after a stellar first season back in Super League.

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Related Words

• cosmic 
• outstanding 
• shining 
• starry