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stellar

stel·lar [ stéllər ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. involving stars: relating to, consisting of, or like a star or stars

2. exceptional: exceptionally good
got stellar grades

3. involving famous people: full of famous people, especially those in the movie or entertainment industries

[Mid-17th century. < late Latin stellaris< Latin stella "star"]
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