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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. informal.
    outstanding 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

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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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The conflict was dramatized in the 1999 Michael Mann film “The Insider” and stained the program’s stellar reputation.

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He signed for Villa last February from Middlesbrough and his stellar performances have seen him contribute 14 goals and 13 assists this term, as well as earning an England call-up.

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His first act as defense secretary was to fire the top women and Black leaders in the chain of command, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, whose record of accomplishment was stellar.

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It will not be as long again if they continue the progress under expert European operator Emery, who almost engineered yet another glory night to add to his stellar managerial CV.

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Rose has put together a stellar career, in which he has secured 25 professional wins, topped the world rankings and spearheaded Ryder Cup success - but fallen agonisingly short at Augusta on several occasions.

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