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Sirius

Verb / ˈsɪˌrɪʌs / Another word for sirius — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky and is located in the constellation Canis Major.

Synonyms & similar words

dogstar sothis sirius canicula Canicula Arcturus Denebola Regulus Vega Aldebaran Betelgeuse Capella Pollux Castor Rigel Spica Antares Altair Procyon

Synonyms by register

Formal

preeminent principal paramount leading

Informal

top-notch ace number one star

Literary

celestial luminary stellar

Antonyms

unimportant insignificant minor trivial secondary ordinary

Common collocations

  • Sirius star
  • Dog Star
  • brightest star
  • Sirius B
  • Sirius A
  • Sirius system
  • Sirius influence

Word family

noun Sirius
adjective Sirian

Usage note

Sirius is primarily used as the proper name of a star. Its figurative use to mean 'outstanding' or 'leading' is less common and can sound formal or literary.

Example sentences

  1. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky.
  2. Canis Major is the constellation in which Sirius is located.
  3. Sirius is also known as the 'Dog Star'.
  4. The ancient Egyptians believed Sirius was a god.
  5. Sirius is visible from almost every inhabited region of the Earth.

Quotes

  • The Dog Star, Sirius, is the brightest star in the night sky.
  • Sirius is the brightest of all the stars in the night sky.
  • The brightest star in the sky is Sirius.

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