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

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

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

“Kamala Harris has a stellar record throughout her career, strengthening this critical alliance,” he wrote in an opinion piece.

From Los Angeles Times

Complementing Walter’s generosity has been the renowned acumen of Friedman, baseball’s best executive who had a stellar season that far exceeded even the signings of Ohtani and Yamamoto.

From Los Angeles Times

There was also the play from Derrick Jones Jr., who provided the Clippers with some offense to go along with his stellar defense.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cosmic
• outstanding
• shining
• starry