starry

adjective

star·​ry ˈstär-ē 

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

Synonyms of starry

• celestial
• stellar
• interstellar
• star

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 on the Web

Unfortunately, the starry ensemble surrounding Keery felt unevenly weighted and off-kilter, like billiard balls only occasionally landing in the pocket. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Definitely go for a dip, preferably at night under the impossibly starry sky, in one of the onsen pools camouflaged into the Japanese rock garden. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Sparkling metallic accents and starry motifs light up a halter dress, a sophisticated pajama pantsuit or a sheer chiffon gown with billowing sleeves, and sequins shine on a short sleeveless dress through a festive lens. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Dua Lipa, Callum Turner, Amy Poehler, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers were among the starry attendees at the Met Opera Tuesday night, as the famed opera house ushered in the world premiere of Lincoln in the Bardo. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing starry

• starry-eyed

Rhymes for starry

• chary
• mari
• sari
• sorry
• acari
• behari
• bihari
• chiari
• harari
• safari
• tamari
• calamari

Kids Definition

starry

adjective

star·​ry ˈstär-ē 

starrier; starriest

1

: full of stars

starry heavens

2

: of, relating to, or consisting of stars : stellar

starry light

3

: shining like stars : sparkling

starry eyes