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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Solo Leveling was the big winner Sunday night at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, taking home anime of the year, best action, best new series, and multiple performance and music honors in a starry ceremony that brought together anime’s most passionate global fans.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2025
Star projectors can be wondrous to behold, turning a room into a starry display, awash with colors, nebulas and more.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 May 2025
The big difference this year was that so many actors became directors for the 78th edition, all of ’em in Un Certain regard, this year’s starriest section.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Eugenie's new royal role is a sure show of support for her uncle King Charles and puts in her some starry company, as David Beckham and Rod Stewart are both ambassadors for the King's Foundation.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2025
Star projectors can be wondrous to behold, turning a room into a starry display, awash with colors, nebulas and more.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 May 2025
The big difference this year was that so many actors became directors for the 78th edition, all of ’em in Un Certain regard, this year’s starriest section.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Eugenie's new royal role is a sure show of support for her uncle King Charles and puts in her some starry company, as David Beckham and Rod Stewart are both ambassadors for the King's Foundation.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 May 2025
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 3 Jun. 2025.
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