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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Last year’s advisory chair was Bad Wolf boss Jane Tranter, who was praised for helping put together a starry lineup including Shonda Rhimes and Tina Fey.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
But those vistas might be surpassed by the starry night scenes guests will be able to take in from the state-of-the-art rooftop observatory and outdoor terrace bar at the sophisticated resort, which is located within the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Typically held on the Fox lot, the Night Before party is always a starry draw on a busy weekend.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Fathi captured the starry skyscape over the course of a 6-minute exposure using a modified Nikon Z6 camera with a Nikkor 14-24 mm lens.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
But those vistas might be surpassed by the starry night scenes guests will be able to take in from the state-of-the-art rooftop observatory and outdoor terrace bar at the sophisticated resort, which is located within the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Typically held on the Fox lot, the Night Before party is always a starry draw on a busy weekend.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Fathi captured the starry skyscape over the course of a 6-minute exposure using a modified Nikon Z6 camera with a Nikkor 14-24 mm lens.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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