Synonyms of starry

starry

adjective

ˈstär-ē 

1

as in celestial

of or relating to the stars

the starry light of the firmament on a clear night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celestial
• stellar
• interstellar
• star
• astral
• heavenly
• astronomical
• empyrean
• intergalactic
• astrophysical
• starlike
• star-spangled
• astronautic

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• romantic
• impractical
• utopian
• ideological
• idealistic
• quixotic
• idealist
• optimistic
• starry-eyed
• visionary
• hopeful
• moony
• quixotical
• messianic
• sentimental
• zealous
• crusading
• moonstruck
• unrealistic
• rosy
• doctrinaire
• upbeat
• dewy-eyed
• tender-minded
• Pollyannaish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• clear-eyed
• practical
• unsentimental
• pragmatic
• realistic
• hardheaded
• clear-sighted
• tough-minded
• hard-nosed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of starry

That’s a wrap on 11 days of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, as the annual event came to a starry close with this morning’s awards ceremony. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026

Espresso Stars Set against a white base, this manicure incorporates rich espresso tones through its starry designs. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

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. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026