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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Shifting the attention from starry premieres at Austin’s Paramount Theatre to the independent film and TV projects that make up the majority of its lineup, the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival has announced the jury awards for its 2025 edition.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
Brian Durnin’s debut feature Spilt Milk took home the Audience Award at the Glasgow Film Festival this year, wrapping up a starry 21st edition that saw the likes of James McAvoy, Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Toni Collette, Tim Roth and Takehiro Hira all touch down at the Scottish event.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
The interview and culture podcast saw the two hosts welcome a number of starry guests over the past year, including Ariana Grande, Charl XCX, Dua Lipa and more.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
There’s been no shortage of starry parties over the course of Paris Fashion Week.
—Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
Brian Durnin’s debut feature Spilt Milk took home the Audience Award at the Glasgow Film Festival this year, wrapping up a starry 21st edition that saw the likes of James McAvoy, Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Toni Collette, Tim Roth and Takehiro Hira all touch down at the Scottish event.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
The interview and culture podcast saw the two hosts welcome a number of starry guests over the past year, including Ariana Grande, Charl XCX, Dua Lipa and more.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
There’s been no shortage of starry parties over the course of Paris Fashion Week.
—Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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