Starless

Pronunciation: /stɑːrləs/

Definitions of starless

adjective describing something that lacks stars or is without stars

Example Sentences

A1 The sky was starless on the night of the camping trip.

A2 She gazed up at the starless sky, feeling a sense of loneliness.

B1 The starless night made it difficult to navigate through the forest.

B2 The starless expanse of space seemed endless and mysterious.

C1 The starless void of the universe held untold secrets waiting to be discovered.

C2 The starless sky above the desert was a breathtaking sight, filled with the unknown wonders of the cosmos.

Examples of starless in a Sentence

formal The night was starless, with thick clouds blocking any view of the sky.

informal It's so dark outside, it's like a starless night.

slang The party was a total bust, a starless affair.

figurative Her eyes were like two starless nights, devoid of any emotion.

Grammatical Forms of starless

• past tense: starless
• plural: starless
• comparative: more starless
• superlative: most starless
• present tense: starless
• future tense: will be starless
• perfect tense: have been starless
• continuous tense: is being starless
• singular: starless
• positive degree: starless
• infinitive: to be starless
• gerund: being starless
• participle: starless

Origin and Evolution of starless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'starless' originated from Old English, derived from the word 'steorra' meaning star and the suffix '-less' indicating without.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'starless' has remained consistent in its meaning of lacking stars or being without stars.