stellar
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the stars; consisting of stars.
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like a star, as in brilliance, shape, etc.
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pertaining to a preeminent performer, athlete, etc.
adjective
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of, relating to, involving, or resembling a star or stars
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of or relating to star entertainers
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informal outstanding or immense
companies are registering stellar profits
Other Word Forms
- nonstellar adjective
- transstellar adjective
Etymology
Origin of stellar
First recorded in 1650–60; from Late Latin stellāris, from stell(a) “star” ( star ) + -āris -ar 1
Example Sentences
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But the American experiment required a rethinking of what seemed like a set stellar order.
Even so, Hawley’s stellar adaptation of a decades-old blockbuster conceit proves that the right take on a classic movie monster can yield provocative storytelling.
From Salon
Rather than being a simple mystery, Kappa Tucanae A now serves as a complex environment for studying extreme stellar interactions.
From Science Daily
This included a stellar start to the 2023-24 Premier League season, when Spurs won eight and drew two of their opening 10 matches.
From BBC
But in reality, the Lakers have not been very good on defense all season while producing a 17-7 record because of their stellar offense.
From Los Angeles Times
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