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

Venice has a decidedly less starry lineup than in recent editions. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

The light pollution produced by each of those mirrors would completely wipe out stars from the sky for those underneath them, turning the starry night into an eerie twilight zone. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Wood burning stoves, Coleman lanterns, campfires and starry skies. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

Amaya has enjoyed several starry outings with her mom over the years, including the Los Angeles premiere of Taylor Swift’s concert film in October 2023. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 Aug. 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