Definition

The condition of being recognized as a very famous and successful person, especially in entertainment or sports.

Example

After her latest movie, she achieved megastardom and became a household name.

Conversation

Did you hear about that singer who just reached megastardom?

Yeah, it's incredible how quickly they became famous!

I wonder what it's like to live with that kind of megastardom pressure.

It must be challenging, but also exciting to have so many fans!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Megastardom → It is formed from "mega-" (from Greek "megas", meaning great or large) and "stardom" (from "star" meaning a prominent performer or celebrity, combined with the suffix "-dom" meaning state or condition). The word "megastardom" refers to the state of being a very great or large celebrity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mega' meaning great or large, and 'stardom' referring to the condition of being a star. This helps you remember that 'megastardom' means the state of being a very great celebrity.

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