Meaning & use

stellar

adjective·Academic

Outstandingly excellent, or relating to stars.

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The young violinist gave a stellar performance at her debut concert.

Astronomers study stellar formation to understand how new stars are born.

A note on using this word

Stellar is used figuratively in everyday speech to mean "excellent," while its literal astronomical sense relates specifically to stars.

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