Definition

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

Example

After her hit movie, she quickly rose to super stardom and became a household name.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new singer who just hit superstardom?

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

I wonder what it feels like to reach that level of superstardom.

It must be both exciting and overwhelming at the same time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Superstardom → It is formed from "super-" (meaning above or beyond) and "star" (from Old English "steorra", meaning celestial body or star) and "-dom" (meaning state or condition). The word refers to the state of being a star that is above or beyond others in fame or success.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is a 'star' ('steorra') in a 'state' ('-dom') of being 'above' ('super-') all others — that's what superstardom means.

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