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stellar

adjective

  1. pertaining to stars
  2. superlative
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈstɛlə/ / /ˈstɛlɚ/ / /ˈstɛl.ər/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin stēllārisbor. English stellar Borrowed from Latin stēllāris.

  1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars.
  2. Heavenly.
  3. Exceptional, exceptionally good.

    “The actress gave a stellar performance.”

    “Some years ago there were hundreds of musicians of ability, but of less stellar renown, who toured the country, giving performances at less than stellar fees.”