starrier; starriest
1
a
: adorned with stars
especially
: star-studded
b
: of, relating to, or consisting of stars : stellar
c
: shining like stars : sparkling
d
: having parts arranged like the rays of a star : stellate
2
: as high as or seemingly as high as the stars
starry speculations
3
Examples of starry in a Sentence
the starry light of the firmament on a clear night
had the starry idea the Western military forces would waltz in there and put an end to rivalries that have been raging for hundreds of years
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Throughout the evening, as dusk fell behind the temples, the starry dot of Venus traced a downward arc across the night sky.
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Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Ann Lee The team behind seven-time Golden Globe nominee The Brutalist are gearing up for an equally high-profile 2025 in on the festival circuit with this starry musical inspired by real-life religious leader Ann Lee.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
The starry night sky can be viewed clearly from across the Atlantic Ocean archipelago, but both professional and amateur astronomers are typically directed to La Palma and Tenerife for the booming astro-tourism industry.
—Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
Each event is potluck-style and usually capped at 20 members—and the club has drawn some starry guests.
—Andrew Zucker, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Ann Lee The team behind seven-time Golden Globe nominee The Brutalist are gearing up for an equally high-profile 2025 in on the festival circuit with this starry musical inspired by real-life religious leader Ann Lee.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
The starry night sky can be viewed clearly from across the Atlantic Ocean archipelago, but both professional and amateur astronomers are typically directed to La Palma and Tenerife for the booming astro-tourism industry.
—Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
Each event is potluck-style and usually capped at 20 members—and the club has drawn some starry guests.
—Andrew Zucker, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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