starry

adjective

star·​ry ˈstär-ē 

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

: starry-eyed

Synonyms of starry

• celestial
• stellar
• interstellar
• star

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The Odyssey’s starry cast — which includes Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson — certainly helped pique prerelease awareness. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 July 2026

This World Cup final, which saw Spain's Lamine Yamal defeat Argentina's Lionel Messi, was a spectacle filled with starry performances and A-list appearances. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Some of the couple’s famous friends, including Jonathan Majors, Meagan Good, Coco Jones, Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson, attended the starry celebration. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Matt Damon leads the starry ensemble, which includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, John Leguizamo and Jon Bernthal. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing starry

• starry-eyed

Rhymes for starry

• chary
• mari
• sari
• sorry
• acari
• behari
• bihari
• chiari
• harari
• safari
• tamari
• calamari

Kids Definition

starry

adjective

star·​ry ˈstär-ē 

starrier; starriest

1

: full of stars

starry heavens

2

: of, relating to, or consisting of stars : stellar

starry light

3

: shining like stars : sparkling

starry eyes