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Word

starred

US/ˈstɑɹd/

UK/stˈɑːd/

Definitions

01acted in a lead role

B1 · Theatre

v. played the most important character in a film, play, or show.

v. performed the principal role in a theatrical or cinematic production.

“She starred in several famous movies before she decided to become a director.”

“The young actor starred in the critically acclaimed drama, earning several nominations for his nuanced portrayal of the protagonist.”

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'in'.

02decorated with stars

B2

adj. having a pattern of stars or being marked with a star symbol.

adj. decorated, marked, or patterned with star shapes or celestial motifs.

“The child looked up at the starred ceiling of the museum's space room.”

“The knight wore a starred cloak that shimmered under the torchlight, representing the constellations of the northern sky.”

Literary

Antonyms

03marked for importance

B2

adj. marked with a star symbol to show that something is important or special.

adj. marked with an asterisk or star symbol to denote significance, a high rating, or a specific requirement.

“Please pay extra attention to the starred items on the list.”

“The starred entries in the catalogue indicate items that are currently on sale or available for immediate dispatch.”

Etymology

From star (verb), equivalent to star + -ed.

From Middle English sterred, equivalent to star (noun) + -ed.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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