STARRY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

starry

adjective

ˈstär-ē

Definition of starry

as in celestial

of or relating to the stars the starry light of the firmament on a clear night

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as in romantic

having or marked by a tendency to be guided more by ideals than by reality 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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Recent Examples of starry The starry event has traversed the globe from New York City to London to Paris to LA and with each location the celebration of fashion, celebrity, and performance has reached new heights. — Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026 The park's remote and rugged location, its steep limestone canyon walls and crystal clear starry night views attract visitors from around the world. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 The park’s remote and rugged location, its steep limestone canyon walls and crystal clear starry night views attract visitors from around the world. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Well, this, a ridiculously starry gonzo romp that invites an international A-list cast to jump off a cliff in the pursuit of the most eccentric kind of entertainment. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starry

Recent Examples of Synonyms for starry

Adjective

This celestial warrior has been protecting Marisol (Jade Santana) without her knowing it throughout her life.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
As a result, plans need to be made to deal with the logistics of several celestial vehicles taxiing and docking at the port and eventually at a permanent moon settlement.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of celestial

Adjective

Her story featured her own original music and an interview with a friend, who is in his 60s, and who has never had a romantic relationship before.

— Anya Steinberg, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Investigations into how police use the cameras further revealed a national pattern of unsupervised searches allowing officers to stalk romantic interests.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of romantic

Adjective

Together, the 24 songs make for a stellar one-and-a-half hour long sonic journey.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
But aside from those two stellar picks, there’s another season of the Emmy favorite Slow Horses, some new blood on The Traitors, and a new Saoirse Ronan flick.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of stellar

Adjective

There is no scientific law against the idea, but nor is there any reason interstellar travel must be impossible.

— Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
Green lanterns are interstellar peacekeepers who wear rings that give them extraordinary powers.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of interstellar

Adjective

Poole, a consensus Top 75 national prospect who plays wide receiver and safety, was a star two-way player in Howard’s 49-43 victory over Baldwin.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Justin Baldoni is stepping into the ring alongside former co-star and longtime friend Gina Rodriguez for a new indie film.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026