starry

adjective

star·​ry ˈstär-ē How to pronounce starry (audio)
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 Desert Smash also featured starry players including tennis pros Casper Ruud, Donna Vekic, Ons Jabeur, Elena Rybakina, Dusan Lajovic and Hubi Hurkacz alongside Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale, music producer and DJ Mustard, and Sam Asghari. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024 Oscar Wars by Michael Schulman In his most recent book, award-winning writer Michael Schulman offers a lively history of the Academy Awards, focusing on the brutal battles, the starry rivalries, and the colorful behind-the-scenes drama of the most famous award ceremony. Anna Tingley, Variety, 5 Mar. 2024 This current season 49 of SNL has been a starry one, with major movie stars like Jason Momoa, Timothée Chalamet and Emma Stone hosting, along with host visits from beloved former castmates Pete Davidson and Kate McKinnon. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024 And, in what might be the starriest turn out of the season thus far, Collins was joined by a phalanx of A-listers: among them Zoë Kravitz, Diane Kruger, Charlotte Rampling, Carla Bruni, Linda Evangelista, Monica Belluci, Iris Law and Kate and Lila Moss. Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2024 Idris Elba kicked off the starry ceremony, which, in addition to honoring the year's best performances in film and television, also saw Jennifer Aniston and Bradley Cooper presenting Barbra Streisand with the SAG Life Achievement Award. and Clark Collis, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2024 Under its new starry ownership, the Village Theater will showcase both first-run and previously released classics that will be shown on the theater’s standard and large-scale screens. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 21 Feb. 2024 In the evenings, enjoy the fire pit under the starry skies of this secluded haven. Madeline Diamond, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024 This model fully lives up to its name, creating the feeling of a starry night right on your wrist thanks to the choice of snow-setting. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
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 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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