Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- adj. Opposed by fate; ill-fated: star-crossed lovers.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- Born under a malignant star; ill-fated.
Wiktionary
GNU Webster's 1913
- adj. Not favored by the stars; ill-fated.
Examples
“In other words, Tuesday's game is exactly the sort of star-crossed drama that Euro qualifying isn't likely to produce anymore as it becomes nearly as easy to qualify as to get knocked out.”
“Some believe that they will interpret the holiday differently, by attending the séances of star-crossed lovers or organizing chocolate truffle purging contests, but others think that they will engage in all the traditional activities of Valentine's Day, like having candlelit dinners or watching romantic comedies.”
The Huffington Post: Pablo Andreu: Valentine's Day Back in Style, Nonconformists Say
“A pair of star-crossed lovers is a polite way to describe your beginning.”
“Some believe that they will interpret the holiday differently, by attending the séances of star-crossed lovers or organizing chocolate truffle purging contests, but others think that they will engage in all the traditional activities of Valentine's Day, like having candlelit dinners or watching romantic comedies.”
The Huffington Post: Pablo Andreu: Valentine's Day Back in Style, Nonconformists Say
“As for reinterpreting Shakespeare's tale of star-crossed lovers, Asbury says it's a longstanding tradition, even in animated films: "If you look at it, The Lion King is very similar to Hamlet," he says.”
The Huffington Post: Marshall Fine: HuffPost Interview: Director Kelly Asbury of Gnomeo and Juliet
“Demaryius Thomas, who just completed a star-crossed rookie season,...”
“Demaryius Thomas, who just completed a star-crossed rookie season, tore an Achilles' tendon during an offseason workout in Atlanta just a week after slot receiver Eddie Royal had hip surgery that could sideline him until the summer.”
“The duo's courtship is overseen by Featherstone Jim Cummings, a pink plastic lawn flamingo who himself has experienced love and loss as he guides the star-crossed lovers.”
The Huffington Post: Zorianna Kit: Movie Review: Gnomeo & Juliet
“The book has erotic and paranormal elements, star-crossed lovers, covers a span of more than 700 years, a sexologist, and a highlander who keeps sweeping me off my feet”
“I think Leftover and I are star-crossed on the comment section.”
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john "From forth the fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life;
Whole misadventured piteous overthrows
Do with their death bury their parents' strife."
Romeo and Juliet, Act I, Prologue Oct 3, 2007