Starring

adj, noun, verb

adj, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The action of the verb to star.
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of star form-of, gerund, participle, present
  2. 2
    That which has the specified actor or actors, especially those in lead roles, in its cast.

    "Ben-Hur, starring Charlton Heston"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Performing as a star; having the leading role. not-comparable

    "Charlton Heston had a starring role in Ben-Hur."

Adjective
  1. 1
    indicating the most important performer or role wordnet

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actfeaturefeaturedleadlead castlead role

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"Sami offered Layla a starring role in his movie."

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