starlit

adjective

star·​lit ˈstär-ˌlit 

: lighted by the stars

Examples of starlit in a Sentence

We slept outdoors under a starlit sky.

Recent Examples on the Web

Each boutique is designed like a starlit jewel box, with exquisite aromas wafting through the air and the glittering perfume bottles displayed in elegant glass cubes. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2023

Expect Holland, though, to be the starlit glue that helps hold a title contender together. — Dallas News, 3 Nov. 2022

When most of his colleagues are sleeping, McCarthy is likely flying over some starlit corner of the republic, mapping out designs to elevate himself and return his party to power. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022

Outdoors on a starlit, breezy night was a perfect atmosphere in which to take in Roxy Music. — A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 16 Sep. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for starlit

• carlot
• harlot
• scarlet
• starlet
• varlet

Kids Definition

starlit

adjective

star·​lit ˈstär-ˌlit 

: lighted by the stars