adj, noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·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

Synonyms

All synonyms

featurefeaturingleadingmajorprimaprincipal

Example

More examples

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

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