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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Landers saw a massive influx of new residents as hordes of city dwellers, untethered from their offices, sought solace in its starry skies and sandy hills.
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2024
With minimal light pollution, we were treated to a stunning starry night sky.
—Stephanie Wood, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2024
The starry Hollywood event also marked the red carpet debut of Kidman and husband Keith Urban’s daughters Sunday, 16, and Faith, 13.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
The film’s starry cast also included Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton, Judd Hirsch, Elizabeth McGovern and others.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 20 June 2024
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2024
With minimal light pollution, we were treated to a stunning starry night sky.
—Stephanie Wood, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2024
The starry Hollywood event also marked the red carpet debut of Kidman and husband Keith Urban’s daughters Sunday, 16, and Faith, 13.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
The film’s starry cast also included Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton, Judd Hirsch, Elizabeth McGovern and others.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 20 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for starry
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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