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 Comeback cast features new, starry additions like Andrew Scott, Jane Fonda, Abbi Jacobson and John Early, in addition to returning regulars Dan Bucatinsky (also an executive producer), Laura Silverman as indefatigable doc producer Jane and Damian Young as Cherish’s beleaguered husband, Mark.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
The starry guest list also included Dua Lipa, Keke Palmer, Melissa McCarthy, Zoe Saldaña, Patricia Arquette, Adam Lambert, Matthew Lillard, Tiffany Haddish, Dylan Efron, Brandi Carlile, David Geffen, Fran Drescher, Kate Beckinsale, Laverne Cox and Donatella Versace.
—Rance Collins, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The actress stole the show not once but twice with two stunning gowns over the course of the starry night.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The show’s producers said Bill Pullman and his son Lewis Pullman have joined the starry roster of presenters for Sunday’s live broadcast.
—Lindsey Bahr, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
The starry guest list also included Dua Lipa, Keke Palmer, Melissa McCarthy, Zoe Saldaña, Patricia Arquette, Adam Lambert, Matthew Lillard, Tiffany Haddish, Dylan Efron, Brandi Carlile, David Geffen, Fran Drescher, Kate Beckinsale, Laverne Cox and Donatella Versace.
—Rance Collins, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The actress stole the show not once but twice with two stunning gowns over the course of the starry night.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The show’s producers said Bill Pullman and his son Lewis Pullman have joined the starry roster of presenters for Sunday’s live broadcast.
—Lindsey Bahr, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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