Synonyms of stellar

stellar

adjective

ˈste-lər 

1

as in celestial

of or relating to the stars

humankind's dream of stellar navigation is hampered by the vast distances between the stars, even in our own galaxy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celestial
• interstellar
• star
• starry
• astral
• astronomical
• heavenly
• intergalactic
• astrophysical
• empyrean
• astronautic
• starlike
• star-spangled

2

as in excellent

of the very best kind

this miniature palm tree is a stellar example of the art of bonsai

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excellent
• terrific
• superb
• wonderful
• great
• awesome
• fantastic
• lovely
• fabulous
• beautiful
• prime
• marvelous
• fine
• hot
• quality
• classic
• heavenly
• famous
• sensational
• splendid
• exceptional
• superlative
• top-notch
• first-rate
• cool
• neat
• divine
• superior
• good
• first-class
• sterling
• slick
• top-shelf
• top
• immense
• grand
• cracking
• brave
• choice
• unsurpassed
• high-class
• decent
• crackerjack
• nifty
• topping
• noble
• groovy
• fab
• swell
• blue-chip
• topflight
• dandy
• first-string
• blue-ribbon
• banner
• frontline
• peachy
• dynamite
• too much
• prize
• par excellence
• fantabulous
• keen
• primo
• mean
• out of this world
• bang-up
• supernal
• dope
• radical
• tip-top
• top-of-the-line
• righteous
• capital
• bumper
• number one
• boss
• adequate
• better
• gone
• five-star
• satisfactory
• A1
• gangbusters
• out-of-sight
• boffo
• special
• corking
• hype
• wizard
• prizewinning
• four-star
• bully
• brag
• peachy keen
• acceptable
• down
• classical
• phat
• gilt-edged
• bonny
• A-OK
• traditional
• jim-dandy
• tolerable
• passable
• numero uno
• premium
• all right
• fancy
• high-grade
• standard
• OK
• select
• high-test
• superfine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poor
• terrible
• awful
• lousy
• pathetic
• atrocious
• wretched
• vile
• rotten
• bad
• unsatisfactory
• inferior
• substandard
• execrable
• low-grade
• mediocre
• middling
• second-class
• second-rate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stellar

Japan Airlines Although Japan Airlines has long offered a stellar premium economy product, the newest version of the cabin that’s rolling out on the carrier’s Airbus A350-1000 planes is on a different level. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

At lunch, a stellar choice is the thali, a sampler platter of savory and balanced vegetarian, chicken, or goat curries, with lentils, rice, vegetables, and chutneys, all seasoned and salted just right. — Shindy Chen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

Second-year player Jimmy Holiday did a stellar job tracking a deep pass down the right sideline for Fields’ final throw of the workout. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Thanks to stellar reviews and even better word-of-mouth, ticket sales are about to surpass $40 million worldwide — and that’s before the movie has opened in all overseas territories. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 31 July 2026

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