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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In this advice column, Goth Shakira holds court in a starry place to answer your heart’s questions about love.
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Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The intimate snaps feature him and many of his starry costars, including Shailene Woodley — who also made her Broadway debut in the play — and Zachary Quinto.
—Chris Lowell and Raven Brunner, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Season 4 also featured a starry cast, including the return of Meryl Streep, joined by Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Eva Longoria, Jane Lynch, Richard Kind, Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani and Molly Shannon.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
The 89th Masters wraps Sunday with Rory McIlroy up two strokes on Bryson DeChambeau atop a starry leaderboard entering the final round.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
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Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The intimate snaps feature him and many of his starry costars, including Shailene Woodley — who also made her Broadway debut in the play — and Zachary Quinto.
—Chris Lowell and Raven Brunner, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Season 4 also featured a starry cast, including the return of Meryl Streep, joined by Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Eva Longoria, Jane Lynch, Richard Kind, Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani and Molly Shannon.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
The 89th Masters wraps Sunday with Rory McIlroy up two strokes on Bryson DeChambeau atop a starry leaderboard entering the final round.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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