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

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

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

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

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