starry

[stahr-ee]

adjective

starrier, starriest 

1. abounding with stars.

   a starry night.

2. of, relating to, or proceeding from the stars.

3. of the nature of or consisting of stars.

   starry worlds.

4. resembling a star; star-shaped or stellate.

5. shining like stars.

   starry reflections on the dark water.

starry

/ ˈstɑːrɪ /

adjective

1. filled, covered with, or illuminated by stars

2. of, like, or relating to a star or stars

Other Word Forms

• starriness noun
• starrily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of starry¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; star, -y ¹

Example Sentences

Hit series from this year’s slate, including “Severance,” “Hacks” and the aforementioned shows, could soon grab golden statuettes, and their casts and creatives will assemble in Los Angeles for the starry night this weekend.

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His popularity among celebrities seemed as strong as ever and he managed to keep attracting new, young talents to add to his starry list.

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Death Valley National Park have been designated Dark Sky Parks, possessing “exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment,” according to the organization.

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Still, Matt Roush sees something to celebrate at the summit, saying “Mountainhead” “feels like a front-runner on pedigree alone,” citing its writing and direction by ‘Succession’s’ Jesse Armstrong, and its starry cast.

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At night, it offers clear views of the starry sky.

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Related Words

• glittering www.thesaurus.com
• luminous 
• sparkling 
• stellar