First Known Use: circa 1656
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stellar
adjective stel·lar \ˈste-lər\
: of or relating to the stars
: very good
Full Definition of STELLAR
1
a : of or relating to the stars : astral b : composed of stars
2
: of or relating to a theatrical or film star <stellar names>
3
a : principal, leading <a stellar role> b : outstanding <a stellar performance>
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Origin of STELLAR
Late Latin stellaris, from Latin stella star — more at star
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