Word
starred
US/ˈstɑɹd/
UK/stˈɑːd/
Definitions
01acted in a lead role
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
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
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.”
Synonyms
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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