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 Though the cast is starry—Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, and Rock himself all costar—Misty herself is played by Rosalind Eleazar, a British import best known for her role on Slow Horses. — John Ross, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026 The starry production, which also featured Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Daphne Rubin-Vega, marked the reopening of the Delacorte Theater following its extensive renovation. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 Over and over, starry contests and scintillating play unfolded in front of scant crowds. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The dodecahedron, on the other hand, was associated with the aether and the starry sky. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starry

Recent Examples of Synonyms for starry

Adjective

Sidereal time, also called celestial time, is slightly less than 24 hours (23 hours, 56 minutes, and four seconds).

— Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
Even so, the few that are detectable could offer insight into how different celestial objects—from black holes to galaxies—form.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of celestial

Adjective

The couple, who went Instagram official last month, shared a series of snaps from their romantic vacation together.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
The romantic silhouette, especially in that shade of purple, was eye-catching, certainly a standout fashion moment on the red carpet that night.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of romantic

Adjective

His minor-league numbers weren’t stellar, but some of that can be blamed on the Pacific Coast League.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Cunningham, who North Crowley head coach DeMarcus Harris credited for having stellar football IQ and being a film junkie, has three interceptions through two weeks.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of stellar

Adjective

First glimpsed in The Empire Strikes Back and heavily featured in Return of the Jedi are typical of the Empire; designed to instil fear, but laughably impractical.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Without the proper port facilities, regulations, safety protocols, and other essentials, nuclear cargo ships are as impractical as steamships without coal or oil refueling stations.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of impractical

Adjective

This includes images from Mars rovers starting in the 1990s and data showing that both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 crossed into interstellar space in the 2010s.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Photos captured of the moon during the eclipse show the breathtaking interstellar phenomena.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of interstellar

Adjective

Stalter is a highlight on any red carpet, and treating her Hacks creator and co-star Downs like an accessory or a purse dog can really bring together a whole fashion bit.

— Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
The actor thanked producers and writers of the project, as well as the technicians who brought her co-star — an octopus named Marcellus — to life.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026