adj.
Pronunciation: ' ste-l ə r
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin stellaris, from Latin stella star ― more at STAR
Date: circa 1656
1 a : of or relating to the stars : ASTRAL b : composed of stars
2 : of or relating to a theatrical or film star < stellar names>
3 a : PRINCIPAL , LEADING <a stellar role> b : OUTSTANDING <a stellar performance>