stellar

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈstɛlə/ 🇺🇸 /ˈstɛlɜr/

📖 Definitions

  1. adjective
    Of, relating to, or characteristic of stars.; Outstanding; exceptionally good; of the highest quality.; Featuring or involving a star or stars, especially in entertainment.; Resembling a star in shape or appearance; star-shaped.; Astronomically large or vast in scale or magnitude.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Comparative: more stellar Superlative: most stellar

Collocations

stellar performancestellar careerstellar objectstellar massstellar nurserystellar wind

Derivatives

interstellarstellatestellular

Synonyms

outstandingexcellentsuperbmagnificentastralastronomical

Antonyms

mediocreordinarypoor

Commonly confused

astral
EN: 'Astral' relates specifically to stars in a mystical or spiritual sense; 'stellar' is used both scientifically (relating to stars) and figuratively (meaning outstanding).

Spelling tips

EN: Do not confuse with 'Steller' (a proper name, as in Steller's sea cow). 'Stellar' has a single 'l' before the '-ar' ending.

💬 Examples

  1. The telescope captured a stunning stellar nursery where new stars are being born.

  2. She gave a stellar performance that earned her a standing ovation.

  3. The film boasted a stellar cast including several Oscar winners.

  4. The crystal exhibited a stellar pattern when viewed under polarized light.

  5. The company reported stellar profits this quarter, far exceeding expectations.