Synonyms for stellar
- adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars.
- adj. 2
Exceptional, exceptionally good.
The actress gave a stellar performance.
- adj. 3
Heavenly.
Related words
Example sentences
- excellent Tom's car is well-kept and in excellent condition.
- brilliant Even if it's not true, it's a brilliant invention.
- outstanding Tom got an "Outstanding!" sticker on his homework.
- superb It goes without saying that he is a superb pianist.
- starry When was the last time you looked at a starry sky?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| stellar | steady | |
| excellent | falling | |
| brilliant | steady | |
| outstanding | falling | |
| superb | steady | |
| starry | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- major2, prima2
- 6 letters
- superb2, starry2, astral2, starly
- 7 letters
- leading2
- 8 letters
- starring2, heavenly3, sidereal
- 9 letters
- wonderful3, excellent3, brilliant2
- 11 letters
- outstanding3, exceptional4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (major2 = 2 syllables).