Star-crossed Definition

stärkrôst, -krŏst
adjective
Opposed by fate; ill-fated.
Star-crossed lovers.
American Heritage
Destined to an unhappy fate; sure to end up in misfortune; unlucky.
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Ill-fated by destiny, the fate of the person being “written in the stars".

The star-crossed lovers looked into each other's eyes, before dying.
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Star-crossed Sentence Examples

  • The star-crossed lovers play out their tragic courtship in the setting of a private fee paying school.

  • Kristen Stewart starred as Bella and Robert Pattinson played Edward Cullen, giving life to the star-crossed lovers and giving them a recognizable face.

  • I'm starting to feel like we're star-crossed lovers from opposite sides of the tracks who aren't permitted to see each other.

  • Huw Roberts was outstanding as one ' star-crossed ' lover, delivering Shakespearean verse with aplomb and bringing lyricism and musicality to the songs.

  • Sadly for the star-crossed lovers, their dream of being together is dashed when Manuel catches Matilde and takes her back to their ranch.

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