starry

adjective star·ry \ ˈstär-ē \

Updated on: 15 Apr 2018

Definition of starry

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

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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 of starry from the Web

The starry lineup includes Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Miranda Lambert, John Legend, Kesha, Sam Smith, SZA, Shawn Mendes, Little Big Town and Ed Sheeran.

— hal boedeker, OrlandoSentinel.com, "'DWTS' announcement, 'Roseanne' twist, Elton John salute: This week," 8 Apr. 2018
Crunchy fish tacos turned out to be an equally starry starter, partnered with a fine slaw and given a saucy little boost from the aioli.

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "At Lib's Grill in Maple Lawn, stellar food and service in an unlikely setting," 5 Apr. 2018
While never fully abandoning Dignan’s starry-eyed wonder when writing younger characters for his subsequent films, what Anderson did start to do was blend his naïve youthful archetype with his charismatic archetype.

— ryan p. smith, Smithsonian, "Wes Anderson’s Fastidious Whimsy Has Delighted Moviegoers for Decades," 5 Apr. 2018
One issue is that this starry-eyed fan’s note is dedicated to a fundamentally humble dish, one lacking the gourmet aspirations of sushi or tempura.

— ty burr, BostonGlobe.com, "Legends of noodledom, with an emphasis on slurpability," 4 Apr. 2018
Yet, one character doesn’t get this kind of starry-eyed kindness, and her name is Annabelle.

— ariana romero, refinery29.com, "Even On Rise, There Is No Justice For Barb," 21 Mar. 2018
It is equipped with four-wheel-drive and four seats, the rear ones situated in a cabin dressed up like a futuristic night club, with a starry ceiling, mood lighting, widescreen TV, refrigerator and a Nespresso machine to get you through the night.

— gary gastelu, Fox News, "$2 million truck is the 'King' of SUVs," 21 Mar. 2018
Confidence: High Tomorrow night: Winds finally begin to die down overnight under starry skies.

— david streit, Washington Post, "D.C.-area forecast: Gusty winds neutralize today’s milder air, but it’s both cold and blustery Friday," 15 Mar. 2018
They and the rest of the starry cast are successful, openly gay men, as are the producers, Ryan Murphy and David Stone, and the director, Joe Mantello.

— jesse green, New York Times, "A Brief History of Gay Theater, in Three Acts," 26 Feb. 2018

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