starred

[stahrd]

adjective

1. set or studded with or as with stars.

2. decorated with a star, as of an order.

3. marked with a starlike figure or spot, especially an asterisk.

4. Linguistics.,  (of a form or construction) ungrammatical or otherwise unacceptable: so called because of the convention of placing an asterisk before such a form.

5. Historical Linguistics.,  (of a form) hypothetical or reconstructed, but unattested.

starred

/ stɑːd /

adjective

1. 1. having luck or fortune as specified

   2. ( in combination )

      ill-starred

Other Word Forms

• unstarred adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of starred¹

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; star, -ed ³

Example Sentences

She starred in other Allen titles such as Manhattan, Sleeper and Radio Days.

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Keaton, who was 79, appeared in eight Woody Allen movies, winning an Oscar for her role in "Annie Hall", an also starred in "The Godfather" films.

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He has written and starred in four solo shows on Broadway, a rare achievement that earned him a Special Tony Award in 2018.

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Anthony Gordon has played in a central role for Newcastle and starred in that position for the England Under-21s when they won the Euros in 2023, but he has just one goal in 14 caps.

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Linsey Smith starred with three wickets, while Dean took 2-14 on a Guwahati pitch that offered plenty of assistance for the spinners, but Dean is cautious about getting carried away after such a comprehensive victory.

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