starrier; starriest
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
Examples of starry in a Sentence
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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And a less starry production of Miller’s masterpiece opened last weekend at Pasadena’s A Noise Within.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
When confronted with the reality of the universe – an enormous starry void we humans are only beginning to understand – scientists and space explorers are often stunned and humbled by the extent of their own ignorance.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Relentlessly fast-paced and filled with hyperkinetic visuals, the sequel hits the sweet spot in terms of what its target audience wants, even if adult non-aficionados will find little of interest other than the starry vocal cast.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Sprinkled throughout the month are super starry shows too, including Zach Galifianakis' This Is a Gardening Show and Kevin Hart's Funny AF.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
When confronted with the reality of the universe – an enormous starry void we humans are only beginning to understand – scientists and space explorers are often stunned and humbled by the extent of their own ignorance.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Relentlessly fast-paced and filled with hyperkinetic visuals, the sequel hits the sweet spot in terms of what its target audience wants, even if adult non-aficionados will find little of interest other than the starry vocal cast.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for starry
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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