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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That is, the starry sky allows the Bogong moths to both orient and navigate.
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 18 June 2025
The first-time host will be joined by a starry list of presenters including Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana DeBose, Danielle Brooks, Bryan Cranston, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lea Salonga and Jean Smart.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 June 2025
Before vaulting into superstar territory, Wayne was a quintessential role player, playing alongside starry teammates — most notably, Juvenile.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 6 June 2025
Most hotels, even the starry ones, traffic in just a newsletter mimic of the real stuff.
—Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 18 June 2025
The first-time host will be joined by a starry list of presenters including Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana DeBose, Danielle Brooks, Bryan Cranston, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lea Salonga and Jean Smart.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 June 2025
Before vaulting into superstar territory, Wayne was a quintessential role player, playing alongside starry teammates — most notably, Juvenile.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 6 June 2025
Most hotels, even the starry ones, traffic in just a newsletter mimic of the real stuff.
—Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
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 3 Jul. 2025.
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