stellar
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of starsOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars.
» Who are you, dweller of this tiny stellar corpse?
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars.
stellar, Stern-
звёздныйzvjózdnyj, звездообра́зныйzvezdoobráznyj
зо́рянийzórjanyj
being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
Heavenly.
небе́сныйnebésnyj
(broadly)Exceptional, exceptionally good.
The actress gave a stellar performance.
brillant, ausgezeichnet
выдаю́щийсяvydajúščijsja, чуде́сныйčudésnyj
Examples
7 sentencesWho are you, dweller of this tiny stellar corpse?
Stellar cores are a bit hot.
The solar system is a stellar system around which 8 planets, several moons and celestial bodies orbit.
Holding an extra entrance ceremony for second year students who weren't able to attend last academic year, what a stellar idea.
Will humankind someday reach Alpha Centauri, our nearest stellar neighbour?
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Latin stēllāris.Borrowed from Latin stēllāris.
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Forms
more stellar, most stellar| Comparative | more stellar Lesson |
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Synonyms
14 synonymsAntonyms
5 antonymsWord family
34 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form