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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Violet Goldstone, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The journey is lead by a local Samburu guide who will show participants how to follow the tracks of African iconic animals like kudu or zebra and will set up camp under starry skies As part of the experience, guests will meet with a Samburu tribe and learn about their daily rituals.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Scherzinger is entering a Broadway season that’s set to be full of starry lead-actress performances, not least of all a revival of Gypsy led by Audra McDonald.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2024
Many of the starry, simultaneous campaign events will be featured as part of a national livestream show Monday night airing from the seven battleground states, a senior Harris campaign official said Saturday.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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