starry

adjective

star·ry | \ ˈstär-ē

starrier; starriest

Definition of starry

1a : 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

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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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As for the Hollywood dream factory, Israel offers just the right amount of its starry-eyed aspiration. — Celia Ellenberg, Vogue, "What Does L.A. Smell Like? Alex Israel and Louis Vuitton Bottle It Up," 18 Mar. 2019 At a starry-eyed spot in the tiny village of Taillores, the legendary Auberge and its calm cove are a 30-minute drive from Annecy. — Elizabeth Wellington, Vogue, "Exploring Annecy, the Venice of the French Alps," 7 Nov. 2018 To compensate, the film academy has apparently sought to populate the telecast with starry presenters. — Jake Coyle, The Seattle Times, "Screen Actors Guild slams film academy for Oscar tactics," 15 Jan. 2019 By night, the lights evoke a starry night, illuminating the midnight blue sofas below. — Sarah Hucal, Curbed, "At revamped 1920s hotel, Scandi cool meets Japanese craft," 28 Sep. 2018 With the first three-sack game of a starry career, Lotulelei keyed an eight-sack uprising for Carolina against Carson Palmer. — Peter King, SI.com, "Raiders are Scary and Good," 1 Nov. 2016 From candles to cups to a simple string of starry lights in the dining room, a little bit of gold goes a long way. — Chanel Vargas, Town & Country, "16 Stylish Thanksgiving Table Decorating Ideas," 6 Aug. 2018 The video shows just that, featuring Allison singing up against a vintage Chevy in a field under a starry Nashville sky in the first few scenes. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Soccer Mommy's "Scorpio Rising" Video Turns Loneliness into Something Magical," 16 July 2018 Lows settle into the upper 50s to low 60s under starry skies. — David Streit, Washington Post, "D.C.-area forecast: Warm and pleasantly dry today; scattered thundershowers this weekend," 24 May 2018

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