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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Chelsea's Cole Palmer has had a mixed season with form and injuries, but remains a stellar talent at his best.
From BBC
To reach these conclusions, the researchers used detailed computer simulations that matched the known properties of both galaxies, including their gas content, stellar mass, and positions relative to the Milky Way.
From Science Daily
Defense companies have had a stellar few years.
From MarketWatch
Evidence from stellar chemical compositions supports this idea, yet the explanation has long puzzled researchers.
From Science Daily
Their findings could help researchers build improved models of the stellar events that create heavy elements and better predict the behavior of exotic atomic nuclei.
From Science Daily
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