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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Yet, the fictional reviews are stellar, praising the show as a whole new version of Charli.
From Salon
But, with a stellar generation of players heading into retirement, they have lost 11 straight Six Nations matches, with successive wooden spoon finishes to show from 2024 and 2025.
From BBC
It was a disappointing end to a stellar career with the Rams that included Kupp's MVP performance in the team's 2022 Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
From Barron's
That meant anything short of stellar numbers and guidance was bound to pressure the stock.
From Barron's
"It's not going to be as stellar as they would have hoped or it would normally be... but it's not an all-out disaster either," he said.
From BBC
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