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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This vigorous grower has soft, downy leaves in 12-inch mounds and starry, yellow-green flowers that emerge above them in summer.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The starry cast also includes Jim Parsons, Iman Vellani, Seth Rogen, Woody Harrelson, Steve Buscemi, Glenn Close and Kieran Culkin.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 May 2026
The starry voice cast includes Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin and Woody Harrelson.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad The sequel's starriest scene involves Streep's Miranda introducing Hathaway's Andy to guests at her Hamptons house.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The starry cast also includes Jim Parsons, Iman Vellani, Seth Rogen, Woody Harrelson, Steve Buscemi, Glenn Close and Kieran Culkin.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 May 2026
The starry voice cast includes Seth Rogen, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin and Woody Harrelson.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad The sequel's starriest scene involves Streep's Miranda introducing Hathaway's Andy to guests at her Hamptons house.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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 11 May. 2026.
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