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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As Netflix is essentially barred from Cannes due to French regulations around theatrical releases, Venice has traditionally played home to the streamer’s starriest offerings. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Lauren Miller Rogen’s starry drama Babies, featuring Anna Kendrick, Seth Rogen, Issa Rae, Dan Stevens, Kate Berlant, Zach Cherry, Ed Helms, Ashley Park, Sharon Stone and David Strathairn in the cast, will make its European premiere at the festival. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026 My starry lineup of fashion icons is just the blueprint—the real challenge is finding the right pieces to add to my wardrobe to emulate their looks. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026 Venice has a decidedly less starry lineup than in recent editions. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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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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