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
Recent Examples on the Web
In a quieter, riskier moment, Malik and Eric lie on the floor of an empty apartment space and stare at the oppressive vault of the ceiling, willing it, in a hallucinatory reverie, into a starry vision of freedom.
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
Here are all of the starry moments that couldn't be caught on the livestream.
THURSDAY, APRIL 11
To kick off the festival weekend, Kendall Jenner and FWRD hosted a welcome reception at The Parker hotel in Palm Springs.
—Brianne Tracy, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
So, naturally, the illustrious French showcase has put together an even starrier shortlist for its 77th edition, due to run from May 14 to 25.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024
El Castillo pyramid illuminated at night under a starry sky in Chichen Itza, Mexico, one of the largest Maya cities.
—Kimberly H. Breuer, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
The scene mirrored much larger Hollywood premieres as members of the starry cast and their friends (Anderson .Paak, Bobby Lee, Lil Dicky) mingled with movie stars (Josh Brolin, Shia LaBeouf).
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
His greatest triumph came with 2012's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which featured a starry Broadway cast that included Weaver, Hyde Pierce, and Billy Magnussen in his breakout role.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
The former Dire Straits frontman assembled a starry cast of guitar heroes for the 9-minute tune, a reworking of the theme from the feature film Local Hero.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
The result is a reflection of light that resembles a starry sky.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
Here are all of the starry moments that couldn't be caught on the livestream.
THURSDAY, APRIL 11
To kick off the festival weekend, Kendall Jenner and FWRD hosted a welcome reception at The Parker hotel in Palm Springs.
—Brianne Tracy, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
So, naturally, the illustrious French showcase has put together an even starrier shortlist for its 77th edition, due to run from May 14 to 25.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024
El Castillo pyramid illuminated at night under a starry sky in Chichen Itza, Mexico, one of the largest Maya cities.
—Kimberly H. Breuer, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
The scene mirrored much larger Hollywood premieres as members of the starry cast and their friends (Anderson .Paak, Bobby Lee, Lil Dicky) mingled with movie stars (Josh Brolin, Shia LaBeouf).
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
His greatest triumph came with 2012's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which featured a starry Broadway cast that included Weaver, Hyde Pierce, and Billy Magnussen in his breakout role.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
The former Dire Straits frontman assembled a starry cast of guitar heroes for the 9-minute tune, a reworking of the theme from the feature film Local Hero.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
The result is a reflection of light that resembles a starry sky.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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