stellified
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈstɛlɪfaɪd/
KK: /ˈstɛlɪfaɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been transformed into a star or celestial body, often used in a poetic or metaphorical sense.
Example
The ancient myths spoke of heroes who were stellified and became stars in the night sky.
Conversation
Did you see that star over there?
Yeah, it's so bright and beautiful!
I heard it's actually stellified, like a celestial body.
That sounds amazing! I love learning about stars.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
celestial
heavenly
astral
Antonyms
earthly
mundane
terrestrial
verb
Definition
To turn into a star or to make something star-like.
Example
The artist stellified the landscape in her painting, giving it a celestial quality.
Tense Forms
Past: stellified
Past Participle: stellified
Conversation
Did you hear about the sculpture that was stellified in the park?
Yeah, it's amazing how they turned that old rock into something so beautiful.
I know! It really stellified the whole area and made it more inviting.
Root Explanation
Stellified → It is formed from "stell" (from Latin "stella", meaning star) and "-ified" (meaning to make or become). The word "stellified" means to be made into or resemble a star.
Memory Tip
Think of 'stella' meaning star, and remember that 'stellified' means to be made into a star or to resemble a star.
Visually Confused Words
satellited