Definition

Not having any visible stars in the sky.

Example

On a starless night, the sky appeared completely dark.

Conversation

Did you notice how starless the sky looked last night?

Yeah, it was kind of eerie without any stars.

I know! It felt really different compared to clear nights.

Definitely! It made me appreciate the stars even more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Starless → It is formed from "star" (from Old English *steorra*, meaning a celestial body that shines in the night sky) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "starless" means without stars or lacking stars in the sky.

Memory Tip

Imagine a night sky that is 'without' ('-less') any 'stars' — that's what 'starless' means.

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