英語

superstar

gb/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/ us/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/
B1 英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 role
1

a very famous performer or athlete

A very famous and successful star.

用法パターン: [someone] is a superstar; a superstar in [sport/field]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes write it as two words (*super star*); in general use it is usually one word: *superstar*.
類義語
celebrity (Broader; can be famous without exceptional achievement.) | megastar (Emphasizes an extremely high level of fame.) | A-lister (Informal; focuses on top-level celebrity status.)
対義語
unknown (Not famous or recognized.) | nobody (Informal; a person with no fame or status.)
コロケーション
global superstar |pop superstar |movie superstar |sports superstar |international superstar |teenage superstar |superstar singer |superstar athlete |a bona fide superstar |superstar fame
テーマ
entertainment |sports |celebrity_culture |media
例文
  • She became a superstar after her first album went viral.
  • The team signed a superstar who sells out stadiums wherever he plays.
  • As a child, he dreamed of being a basketball superstar.
学習者向け例文
  • Taylor is a superstar singer.
  • He is a superstar in tennis.
名詞 B2 role
2

a standout top performer

Someone who is extremely good at their work or skill.

用法パターン: a superstar at/in [work/field]; [someone] is a superstar
よくある間違い:
In this sense, *superstar* does not always mean a public celebrity; it can mean the best person on a team or in a company.
類義語
top performer (Common in workplaces; focuses on results.) | standout (Emphasizes being noticeably better than others.) | high-flyer (Often used in business for someone expected to rise quickly.)
対義語
underperformer (Someone who performs below expectations.) | average (Not especially outstanding.)
コロケーション
a superstar engineer |a superstar teacher |a superstar salesperson |a superstar performer |a superstar employee |a superstar on the team |the department's superstar |superstar talent |a rising superstar |a real superstar
テーマ
work |business |education |success
例文
  • Our new designer is a superstar—she finished the whole rebrand in two weeks.
  • He’s a superstar in the lab, but he hates public speaking.
  • The coach said the group had no superstars, just solid teamwork.
学習者向け例文
  • My sister is a superstar at math.
  • She is a superstar employee.
adjective B2 property
3

extremely famous or outstanding

Very famous or very excellent.

用法パターン: a superstar [player/chef/team/cast]
よくある間違い:
This is usually an attributive use (before a noun). It is less common to use *superstar* as a predicate adjective (avoid: *The cast is superstar*).
類義語
star (Less strong; can be famous without being at the very top.) | top-tier (Emphasizes quality rather than fame.) | A-list (Often used for people; informal and celebrity-focused.)
対義語
ordinary (Not special or exceptional.) | minor (Lower in importance or fame.)
コロケーション
superstar cast |superstar lineup |superstar player |superstar team |superstar brand |superstar chef |superstar collaboration |superstar model |superstar status |superstar talent
テーマ
media |marketing |entertainment |work
例文
  • The film has a superstar cast and a huge marketing budget.
  • They built a superstar team to launch the new product.
  • She opened a restaurant with a superstar chef as her partner.
学習者向け例文
  • It has a superstar cast.
  • They hired a superstar player.
文法
辞書形
superstar
IPA
GB/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/
US/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/
音節・強勢
su - per - star (3音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: superstar
  • Plural: superstars
表現

overnight superstar

1
/ˈoʊvɚnˈaɪt sˌupɚstˈɑɹ/
fixed phrase

suddenly becomes very famous

Someone who becomes famous very fast.

例文
  • The video turned her into an overnight superstar.
  • He went from unknown to overnight superstar in a matter of weeks.
  • The label was searching for the next overnight superstar.

superstar cast

1
/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ kˈæst/
fixed phrase

cast full of famous actors

A cast with many famous actors.

例文
  • The director assembled a superstar cast for the new thriller.
  • Even a superstar cast can’t save a weak script.
  • The movie’s superstar cast drew huge crowds on opening weekend.

superstar lineup

1
/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ lˈaɪnˌʌp/
fixed phrase

event list of big names

A lineup with many famous people.

例文
  • The festival announced a superstar lineup for Saturday night.
  • Tickets sold out fast because of the superstar lineup.
  • They promised a superstar lineup, but several artists canceled.

superstar status

1
/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ stˈætəs/
fixed phrase

top level of fame

Being as famous as a superstar.

例文
  • Her second album pushed her to superstar status.
  • The role helped him reach superstar status internationally.
  • Few athletes maintain superstar status for long.

superstar treatment

1
/sˌupɚstˈɑɹ tɹˈitmənt/
fixed phrase

treated like a celebrity

To be treated in a very special way.

例文
  • At the resort, guests get superstar treatment from start to finish.
  • He expects superstar treatment everywhere he goes.
  • We didn’t need superstar treatment—just a clean room and good coffee.

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