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 Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jason Momoa, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin and Rebecca Ferguson round out the starry cast. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026 IndieWire just returned from the Virginia Film Festival in charming Charlottesville, which drew a smattering of starry attendees and showcased awards-season favorites on the big screen. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026 Unfortunately, the starry ensemble surrounding Keery felt unevenly weighted and off-kilter, like billiard balls only occasionally landing in the pocket. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 Definitely go for a dip, preferably at night under the impossibly starry sky, in one of the onsen pools camouflaged into the Japanese rock garden. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starry

Recent Examples of Synonyms for starry

Adjective

The telescope's superpower was its ability to swivel swiftly — thus its name — toward erupting celestial events.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
The temple’s centerpiece, directly beneath the spire, is what’s known as the celestial room, which is meant to represent the beauty and serenity of Heaven.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of celestial

Adjective

In many cases, boards and investors focused on ethical breaches, such as executives using company funds inappropriately or advancing the careers of romantic partners who reported to them.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
My Beloved’s casually romantic chassis—but Kings of Leon are still prone to occasionally rocking out, for better or worse.

— Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of romantic

Adjective

Lloyd and Verlaine’s stellar guitar work anchored Television’s seminal debut, Marquee Moon, which was released in 1977.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026
Referee David Smith has a less-than-stellar reputation among SEC fans, and the decisions from his crew Saturday won’t help matters.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of stellar

Adjective

Contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert tested the bed in her son’s bedroom, where limited floor space made adding another dresser or nightstand impractical.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Modeling this electric power interface between Maryland and PJM to create a vision is simply impractical.

— Alex Pavlak, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of impractical

Adjective

Another fascinating possibility nuclear-electric thrusters open is missions into interstellar space and the distant Oort cloud within a single lifetime.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Both crossed into interstellar space a few years ago, and are still operational.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of interstellar

Adjective

After her co-star Jonathan Bailey also left, the production was canceled.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2026
Absolom stood on stage with his onscreen father and co-star Cara Delevigne, and afterwards was lofted into the air by the duo as a misty-eyed audience showered the group with applause.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026