stellar
[stel-er]
- of or relating to the stars; consisting of stars.
- like a star, as in brilliance, shape, etc.
- pertaining to a preeminent performer, athlete, etc.
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Origin of stellar
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astronomical, cosmic, galactic, outstanding, starry, shining, astral, heavenly, astrological, dominant, grand, highest, key, superior, supreme, celestial, chief, leading, principalExamples from the Web for stellar
Contemporary Examples
But it might, when we look back at the stellar performances young Hollywood produced this year, end up being ridiculous.
Oh does she deserve this nomination, and maybe even this award with her stellar aftermath-of-Will grief work.
What's TV's Best Drama? 'True Detective,' 'Game of Thrones,' and Our Emmy PredictionsKevin Fallon
August 22, 2014
In addition to her stellar body of work, she will always be remembered for being the no-nonsense half of Bogie and Bacall.
Perhaps thanks to the surf and turf and the stellar Bordeaux and Sauvignon Blanc, there were no lost tempers.
No wonder whistleblowers are routinely slandered as being mentally unstable (stellar accomplishments notwithstanding).
Historical Examples
It came on bullet-fast, headed directly for the side of the Stellar.
The least value of the stellar velocity is evidently equal to zero.
Lectures on Stellar StatisticsCarl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier
The latter distance is chosen by some writers on stellar statistics.
Lectures on Stellar StatisticsCarl Vilhelm Ludvig Charlier
Some Stellar Guard weapon, he thought, that had been loaned to this fellow.
The Best Made PlansEverett B. Cole
They offered me a spot in the Stellar Guard and I'm signing up.
The Best Made PlansEverett B. Cole
stellar
- of, relating to, involving, or resembling a star or stars
- of or relating to star entertainers
- informal outstanding or immensecompanies are registering stellar profits
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Word Origin
C17: from Late Latin stellāris, from Latin stella star
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Word Origin and History for stellar
adj.
1650s, "pertaining to stars, star-like," from Latin stellaris "pertaining to a star, starry," from stella (see star (n.)). Meaning "outstanding, leading" (1883) is from the theatrical sense of star.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
stellar
[stĕl′ər]
- Relating to or consisting of stars.
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