stellar
word
Definition
Relating to stars in space, or used to describe something or someone as excellent or outstanding.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally in science for 'of or like a star', but in everyday language, often means 'excellent', especially in 'stellar performance', 'stellar student'. Strongly positive and often used in reviews or praise.
Spanish: estelar - sobresaliente (figurado)Portuguese (BR): estelar - excelentePortuguese (PT): estelar - excelenteChinese (Simplified): 星的 - 杰出的Chinese (Traditional): 星的 - 傑出的Hindi: तारकीय - शानदारArabic: نجمي - بارز (متميز)Bengali: তারার - অসাধারণRussian: звёздный - выдающийсяJapanese: 星の - 素晴らしいVietnamese: thuộc về sao - xuất sắcKorean: 별의 - 뛰어난Turkish: yıldızlara ait - mükemmelUrdu: ستاروں سے متعلق - شاندارIndonesian: berkaitan dengan bintang - luar biasa
Example Sentences
The scientist made a stellar discovery about black holes.
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She gave a stellar performance in the school play.
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His grades this semester are stellar.
basic
That was a stellar job on your presentation—you really nailed it!
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The restaurant has a stellar reputation for its desserts.
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After his stellar review, everyone wanted to see the film.
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