Astar

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Covered with bright or sparkling objects. not-comparable, predicative

    "[…] they could follow the high-rose hedge, already astar with buds."

  2. 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."

Example

More examples

"[…] they could follow the high-rose hedge, already astar with buds."

Etymology

From a- + star.

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