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

“Anything less than a stellar report and outlook could make stock indexes vulnerable,” James Demmert, chief investment officer of Main Street Research, wrote in a note.

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The stellar performance briefly distracted the boys’ eyes from the bird, and they politely applauded.

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This discovery also goes on to show how jets from stars can supply important cosmic materials back to its surrounding stellar environments and can affect the protoplanetary disc by forming giant bubble structures.

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Many stellar players have seen their international career fly by without a sniff of a World Cup.

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A stellar World Cup qualifying campaign culminated in a 2-0 victory over Albania on Sunday, but Bellingham was visibly irritated at being substituted in the 84th minute.

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Related Words

• cosmic 
• outstanding 
• shining 
• starry