starry

adjective

star·​ry ˈstär-ē How to pronounce starry (audio)
starrier; starriest
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1
a
: adorned with stars
especially : star-studded
b
: of, relating to, or consisting of stars : stellar
c
: shining like stars : sparkling
d
: having parts arranged like the rays of a star : stellate
2
: as high as or seemingly as high as the stars
starry speculations
3
: starry-eyed

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the starry light of the firmament on a clear night 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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Indeed, the starry lineup is reflective of the festival’s long game. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 The starry cast includes Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Idris Elba and Viola Davis. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026 But each item under glass represents a fragment of Kuechly’s starry career, which will reach its peak Saturday when he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026 At the end of August, on the 28th to be precise, Netflix releases its most starry original feature film, James Ashcroft’s The Whisper Man. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starry

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of starry was in the 15th century

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starry

adjective
star·​ry ˈstär-ē How to pronounce starry (audio)
starrier; starriest
1
: full of stars
starry heavens
2
: of, relating to, or consisting of stars : stellar
starry light
3
: shining like stars : sparkling
starry eyes

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