stardust
Space's fine debris
Stardust is cosmic debris—the particles and elements scattered through space from which stars and planets form.
The word is almost always used figuratively to suggest something magical, romantic, or dreamily enchanting: stardust in her eyes, a sprinkling of stardust.
A person sprinkled with stardust seems touched by fate or blessed with special charm.
Extraterrestrial rocks on Earth
- nucleosynthesisAtomic core formation process
- presolar grainsParticles predating our star
- isotopesAtomic number twins
- heavy elementsHigh atomic number substances
carbon · iron · silicates · oxygen · nitrogen · solar nebula · chondrite · ejecta
Emit flashing light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- whimsyPlayful, capricious quality
wonder · spellbound · dreamlike · ethereal · fantastical · mystical · iridescent · luminous
Interstellar gas formation
- supernovaExploding massive star
- galaxyGravitationally bound stellar mass
- interstellarBetween celestial bodies
- universeComplete system or domain
constellation · astrophysics · cosmology · big bang · dark matter · quasar · black hole · pulsar
Vague and pleasantly distracted
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- enchantedUnder magical influence
- sentimentalExcessively emotional about memories
wistful · moonlight · lover · infatuation · reverie · serenade · jazz standard · crooner
Capacity for original thought
- imaginationFaculty for forming ideas
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- sparkTiny fiery particle
originality · muse · brilliance · genius · innovation · epiphany · transcendence · awe
meteorites
Extraterrestrial rocks on Earth
- nucleosynthesisAtomic core formation process
- presolar grainsParticles predating our star
- isotopesAtomic number twins
heavy elements · carbon · iron · silicates · oxygen · nitrogen · solar nebula · chondrite · ejecta · particles
sparkle
Emit flashing light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
whimsy · wonder · spellbound · dreamlike · ethereal · fantastical · mystical · iridescent · luminous · twinkle
nebula
Interstellar gas formation
- supernovaExploding massive star
- galaxyGravitationally bound stellar mass
- interstellarBetween celestial bodies
universe · constellation · astrophysics · cosmology · big bang · dark matter · quasar · black hole · pulsar · red giant
dreamy
Vague and pleasantly distracted
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- enchantedUnder magical influence
sentimental · wistful · moonlight · lover · infatuation · reverie · serenade · jazz standard · crooner · ballad
creativity
Capacity for original thought
- imaginationFaculty for forming ideas
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
spark · originality · muse · brilliance · genius · innovation · epiphany · transcendence · awe · aspiration
stardustmundanity
Everyday, unremarkable quality
harsh reality · disillusionment · grim reality · disenchantment · drudgery
star, dust, dusty, stars, starlight, astronomy, starry, starfish, astrology