Definitions for starlike
star·like

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. starlikeadjective

   resembling a star

   "they saw a starlike object in the sky"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. starlikeadjective

   Resembling a star, especially in shape

2. starlikeadjective

   Resembling or characteristic of a celebrity or leading actor.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Starlikeadjective

   Etymology: star and like.

   1. Stellated; having various points resembling a star in lustre.

   Nightshade-tree rises with a wooden stem, green-leaved, and has starlike flowers. John Mortimer, Husbandry.

   2. Bright; illustrious.

   The having turned many to righteousness shall confer a starlike and immortal brightness. Robert Boyle, Seraphick Love.

   These reasons mov’d her starlike husband’s heart;
   But still he held his purpose to depart. Dryden.

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1. starlike

   Starlike generally refers to something that resembles, or has the similar shape, quality, or characteristics to a star. In mathematics, a starlike function is one that maps into a convex subset of a complex plane. In astronomy, a starlike celestial body is one that emits light or other radiation, such as a star. In both literal and figurative context, starlike can also refer to something or someone possessing notable brilliance, prominence or talent.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Starlikeadjective

   resembling a star; stellated; radiated like a star; as, starlike flowers

2. Starlikeadjective

   shining; bright; illustrious

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for starlike »

1. stalkier

2. tsarlike

How to pronounce starlike?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of starlike in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of starlike in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=starlike
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Starlike
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=starlike
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starlike
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=starlike