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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The starry line-up – which will also feature Alfonso Cuarón and Ava DuVernay among others later on in the festival – is the work of the festival’s long-time director Melita Toscan du Plantier, who takes pride in the fact that the event does not pay its A-list guests to attend.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
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—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
While athletes, celebrities and style stars like Lewis Hamilton are in attendance, this year the event saw a boost of starry glamour with the introduction of the inaugural amfAR Las Vegas benefit gala.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
Extreme Diver Boutique Edition Following the release of its new line of diver’s watches – the DEFY Extreme Diver – earlier this year at Watches and Wonders, Zenith is back with a second version with a silvery-white dial featuring a starry sky pattern.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024
An aspiring country singer who boasted of his starry trip to the 2024 CMA Awards may soon find himself behind bars after prosecutors noticed that his visit to Nashville violated his bond conditions.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
While athletes, celebrities and style stars like Lewis Hamilton are in attendance, this year the event saw a boost of starry glamour with the introduction of the inaugural amfAR Las Vegas benefit gala.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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