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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All the characters speak English, in either British or vaguely European accents, lifting Assayas from the burden of getting his actors to speak in a Russian tongue and helping to widen the casting net for one of his starriest ensembles.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
During the 20th century, the town hosted a starry roster of guests and residents, including the Kennedys and Elizabeth Taylor, all of whom spent time at The Red Fox Inn & Tavern.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Visitors can hike trails like the Lighthouse Trail and Rock Garden Trail, camp under starry skies, or catch seasonal outdoor entertainment.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
The Marrakech Film Festival, whose festival director is French producer Melita Toscan du Plantier, has become a major cultural event within the Arab world, luring the starriest juries and equally impressive masterclasses year after year.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
During the 20th century, the town hosted a starry roster of guests and residents, including the Kennedys and Elizabeth Taylor, all of whom spent time at The Red Fox Inn & Tavern.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Visitors can hike trails like the Lighthouse Trail and Rock Garden Trail, camp under starry skies, or catch seasonal outdoor entertainment.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
The Marrakech Film Festival, whose festival director is French producer Melita Toscan du Plantier, has become a major cultural event within the Arab world, luring the starriest juries and equally impressive masterclasses year after year.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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