Astar
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Covered with bright or sparkling objects. not-comparable, predicative
"[…] they could follow the high-rose hedge, already astar with buds."
- 2 Shining as if with sparks or small points of light. not-comparable, predicative
"She found Anne standing motionless before a picture hanging on the wall between the two windows, with her hands clasped behind her, her face uplifted, and her eyes astar with dreams."
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"[…] they could follow the high-rose hedge, already astar with buds."
Etymology
From a- + star.
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