stellar

Definition

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin stēllāris.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "Yet the economic seers are at it again, seemingly unabashed by their somewhat less than stellar performances in 1969."