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starlike

[ stahr-lahyk ]

adjective

  1. of the shape of or like a star.
  2. shining like a star.
  3. Also Mathematics. (of a set with respect to a point) having the property that the line segment connecting a given point and any other point in a region lies completely within the region.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of starlike1

First recorded in 1585–95; star + -like
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Example Sentences

She was a most lovely girl, with a wild-rose complexion and starlike eyes, and full of life and buoyant hope.

And then he felt a light touch on his arm, and turned to see the starlike beauty of Doña Jocasta beside him.

Moya did not lift the starlike eyes that were so troubled from the face of Bleyer.

And all this for a cluster of starlike blossoms that looked over the edge of the rock above him and nodded in derision!

Then in a moment a wonderful starlike form flashed out, a noble form of glowing silver light on the deep purple-coloured sky.

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