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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Real star power: This year’s Locarno Film Festival ends tomorrow after a starry fortnight of programming.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
This year marks the grand re-opening of the Delacorte Theater following a major makeover, and the Public Theater has put together a starry cast to mark the occasion.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Hamilton has launched multiple national tours and international productions, played for royalty, released a starry mixtape and even surpassed $1 billion in global sales.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Beyoncé caps off Cowboy Carter tour with a bang
The lucky fans who attended her farewell show in Las Vegas on Saturday night were treated to a starry lineup of surprise guests.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
This year marks the grand re-opening of the Delacorte Theater following a major makeover, and the Public Theater has put together a starry cast to mark the occasion.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Hamilton has launched multiple national tours and international productions, played for royalty, released a starry mixtape and even surpassed $1 billion in global sales.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Beyoncé caps off Cowboy Carter tour with a bang
The lucky fans who attended her farewell show in Las Vegas on Saturday night were treated to a starry lineup of surprise guests.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 28 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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