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

/ stĕl′ər /

1. Relating to or consisting of stars.

Other Words From

• non·stellar adjective
• trans·stellar 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

The team followed a 1-4 start by winning three in a row, and looked like a squad no one wanted to face, especially with the stellar receiving tandem of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back and in the flow.

From Los Angeles Times

Before the game, Lue encouraged his players to continue playing stellar defense and to do a better job of taking care of the basketball.

From Los Angeles Times

K-pop band Le Sserafim are having a stellar year.

From BBC

A 17-year-old girl in China hailed as a genius in a mathematics contest cheated, competition organisers have said - ending months of scepticism over her stellar results.

From BBC

Step forward Arne Slot, the 46-year-old quietly building a stellar reputation at Feyenoord, regarded as having the ideal personality and footballing philosophy to take on what many regarded as the impossible job of succeeding the iconic Klopp.

From BBC

Related Words

• cosmic
• outstanding
• shining
• starry