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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

/ ˈɛə /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, involving, or resembling a star or stars

  2. of or relating to star entertainers

  3. informaloutstanding or immense

    companies are registering stellar profits

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

stellar

  1. Relating to or consisting of stars.

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Other Word Forms

  • nonstellar adjective
  • transstellar adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stellar1

First recorded in 1650–60; from Late Latin ٱ, from stell(a) “star” ( star ) + - -ar 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stellar1

C17: from Late Latin ٱ, from Latin stella star
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He could not have ended his stellar career in finer fashion, though, watching Paris St-Germain thrash Inter Milan 5-0 to become champions of Europe for the first time.

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That makes the Gold Cup, a three-week tournament with group play and a single-elimination knockout stage, an important preparatory test for the three hosts even if the field is less than stellar.

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Wicked star Cynthia Erivo won best actress, having also been nominated for the BET Her award - which recognises empowering songs that focus on women - for her stellar version of Defying Gravity.

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The reigning Man of Steel dazzled in 2024, roaring his side to victory with some stellar performances across the season, leading to him winning the top individual award.

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After a stellar first season at Stamford Bridge, during which he scored 22 Premier League goals, Palmer has endured a trickier second campaign.

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