Megastars — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈme-gə-ˌstär/ mega·star

Meaning & Definition of Megastars

Megastars (noun)

  1. superstar

Megastars (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who is widely known and usually much talked about

    "even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office"

    similar: causes célèbres, celebrities, celebs, figures, icons, lights, luminaries, names, notabilities, notables, notorieties, personages, personalities, somebodies, standouts, stars, superstars, VIPs
    related: favorites, heartthrobs, heroes, idols, demigods, dignitaries, eminences, immortals, monuments, pillars, worthies, barons, big shots, bigwigs, kahunas, magnates, moguls, nabobs, panjandrums
    opposite: nobodies, noncelebrities
    near: lightweights, mediocrities, has-beens

Related Entry: Megastar (noun)

Megastar is a different word from Megastars. The synonyms below are for megastar, not for megastars.

  1. a person who is widely known and usually much talked about

    "even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office"

    similar: cause célèbre, celeb, celebrity, figure, icon, light, luminary, name, notability, notable, notoriety, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP
    related: favorite, heartthrob, hero, idol, demigod, dignitary, eminence, immortal, monument, pillar, worthy, baron, big shot, bigwig, kahuna, magnate, mogul, nabob, panjandrum
    opposite: nobody, noncelebrity
    near: lightweight, mediocrity, has-been

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Megastars

The most common words with a similar meaning to Megastars:

causes célèbres, celebrities, celebs, figures, icons, lights, luminaries, names, notabilities, notables, notorieties, personages, personalities, somebodies, standouts, stars, superstars, VIPs

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Megastars

Words with the opposite meaning of Megastars:

nobodies, noncelebrities

Related Words for Megastars

favorites, heartthrobs, heroes, idols, demigods, dignitaries, eminences, immortals, monuments, pillars, worthies, barons, big shots, bigwigs, kahunas, magnates, moguls, nabobs, panjandrums

Near Antonyms of Megastars

lightweights, mediocrities, has-beens

Word Forms of Megastars

Derived words: megastardom (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Megastars

First known use: 1969

Frequently Asked Questions about Megastars

What does "Megastars" mean?

"Megastars" means superstar. As a noun, it is defined as: superstar.

What is another word for "Megastars"?

Other words for "Megastars" include causes célèbres, celebrities, celebs, figures, icons, lights, luminaries and names. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Megastars" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Megastars"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Megastars". Common alternatives include causes célèbres, celebrities, celebs, figures, icons, lights, luminaries, names, notabilities and notables.

What is the opposite of "Megastars"?

Antonyms of "Megastars" include nobodies and noncelebrities. Near antonyms include lightweights, mediocrities and has-beens.

How do you use "Megastars" in a sentence?

Examples of "Megastars" in a sentence: "even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office".

Is "Megastars" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Megastars" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Megastars"?

"Megastars" is pronounced /ˈme-gə-ˌstär/ and divided into syllables as mega·star.

What is the origin of the word "Megastars"?

First known use: 1969.