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

They’ll be surrounded by one of the starriest ensemble casts in recent memory, as the likes of Jason Momoa, Javier Bardem, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert Pattinson, Florence Pugh, Josh Brolin, and Charlotte Rampling also appear in the film. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

Bieber’s inclusion in the FIFA Halftime Show – the first in the World Cup tournament’s nearly 100-year history – adds to an overwhelmingly starry lineup given the time constraints. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Details have been rolling out from Swift and Travis’ nuptials from a number of guests in attendance, while a source shared exclusive insight on the starry and whimsical night with PEOPLE. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Here, find Vogue’s roundup of all the starriest—and most stylish—sports parties of the season. — Vogue, 6 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