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

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From BBC

Her stellar form this year is fuelled by a fearlessness born of bitter perspective.

From BBC

The list of artists who cycled through the Lilith Fair lineup across the three years it was in existence is stellar: Paula Cole.

From Salon

I recall little more than a few stellar watermelons after our firecracker-popping neighbors finally ran out of explosives.

From Salon

Related Words

• cosmic 
• outstanding 
• shining 
• starry