Star (Adjective)
Meaning
Indicating the most important performer or role; "the leading man"; "prima ballerina"; "prima donna"; "a star figure skater"; "the starring role"; "a stellar role"; "a stellar performance".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She's the star singer of the rock band, with a voice that always leaves the crowd breathless.
- He was a star football player in college and was expected to go on to great things in the professional league.
- As a child prodigy, she became a star violinist and toured the world giving sold-out concerts.
- He was offered the starring role in the movie after a breakout performance in the TV series.
- Her role in the Broadway play made her an overnight sensation, with critics raving about her star turn as the leading lady.