adjective

stellar

STEL-er/ˈstelər/

Exceptionally good or impressive in quality.

The gymnast gives a stellar performance.

An exceptionally polished gymnastics performance earns a perfect score: a gymnast holds a clean finishing pose beside an impressed judge displaying 10.0.
Etymology

From star-like brilliance, stellar came to praise quality as impressively high.

More examples

  • The team produces stellar results.
  • Her stellar work earns an award.

Forms

stellar

Similar words

outstanding
Noticeably better than ordinary.
superb
Of exceptionally high quality.