stellar
[ stel-er ]
/ ˈstɛl ər /
adjective
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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OTHER WORDS FROM stellar
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British Dictionary definitions for stellar
stellar
/ (ˈstɛlə) /
adjective
of, relating to, involving, or resembling a star or stars
of or relating to star entertainers
informal outstanding or immensecompanies are registering stellar profits
Word Origin for stellar
C17: from Late Latin stellāris, from Latin stella star
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Scientific definitions for stellar
stellar
[ stĕl′ər ]
Relating to or consisting of stars.
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