starry

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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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