Stellar Definition & Meaning

stellar
adjective
  1. indicating the most important performer or role; "the leading man"; "prima ballerina"; "prima donna"; "a star figure skater"; "the starring role"; "a stellar role"; "a stellar performance"
  2. being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars; "an astral body"; "stellar light"

"Stellar" in song lyrics

See how stellar is used in real songs:

  • "Bum, I got the skin on the teeth between my fingertips and stellar"
    Aesop Rock — Food, Clothes, Medicine
  • "Oooh, you dirty rat, I'm stellar"
    Afu-Ra f/ Don Parmazhane, The Blob — Sacred Wars
  • "but the service is stellar"
    Buck 65 — To Say the Very Least

Usage tips for "stellar"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stellar" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stellar to find words that pair well.

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