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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Other starry names could include Sanchez's close friends Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian, who both penned sweet birthday tributes to the The Fly Who Flew to Space author in December 2024.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Naturally, Rogen needs an A-list cast, including starry regulars and even starrier guest stars.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
Other previewing productions made fine box office showings, if more earthbound than the starry mega-grossers.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Held at the fashion house’s Rodeo Drive boutique—where eager onlookers gathered outside for a glimpse of the action—the starry soirée honored the year’s biggest films in signature Armani style.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Naturally, Rogen needs an A-list cast, including starry regulars and even starrier guest stars.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
Other previewing productions made fine box office showings, if more earthbound than the starry mega-grossers.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Held at the fashion house’s Rodeo Drive boutique—where eager onlookers gathered outside for a glimpse of the action—the starry soirée honored the year’s biggest films in signature Armani style.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
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 1 Apr. 2025.
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