stellar

[ stel-er ]
/ ˈstɛl ər /

adjective

of or relating to the stars; consisting of stars.
like a star, as in brilliance, shape, etc.
pertaining to a preeminent performer, athlete, etc.

Origin of stellar

1650–60; < Late Latin stellāris, equivalent to stell(a) star + -ārius -ar1

OTHER WORDS FROM stellar

non·stel·lar, adjective trans·stel·lar, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for stellar

stellar
/ (ˈstɛlə) /

adjective

of, relating to, involving, or resembling a star or stars
of or relating to star entertainers
informal outstanding or immense companies are registering stellar profits

Word Origin for stellar

C17: from Late Latin stellāris, from Latin stella star

Scientific definitions for stellar

stellar
[ stĕlər ]

Relating to or consisting of stars.