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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Picture yourself in an old observatory on a crisp, starry autumn night—bronze instruments glinting in the dim light, surrounded by aged leather and parchment maps.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Despite being one of the most exclusive (and most expensive) hotels in the city, it’s often booked to capacity—and with its fortress-like air of privacy, hosting some of the starriest names passing through La Serenissima.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
While children’s entertainment brands always have potential to grow big, shows like Bluey, Peppa Pig, CoComelon and, more recently, Netflix feature film KPop Demon Hunters, appear to have reached even starrier heights in the post-pandemic era.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
There’s a flurry of winter shrubs around the trunks of the trees, sprinkled with starry red berries which occasionally gleam in the light from the cabin.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Despite being one of the most exclusive (and most expensive) hotels in the city, it’s often booked to capacity—and with its fortress-like air of privacy, hosting some of the starriest names passing through La Serenissima.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
While children’s entertainment brands always have potential to grow big, shows like Bluey, Peppa Pig, CoComelon and, more recently, Netflix feature film KPop Demon Hunters, appear to have reached even starrier heights in the post-pandemic era.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
There’s a flurry of winter shrubs around the trunks of the trees, sprinkled with starry red berries which occasionally gleam in the light from the cabin.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2025.
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