starry

adjective

star·​ry ˈstär-ē 

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

: starry-eyed

Synonyms of starry

• celestial
• stellar
• interstellar
• star

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

Gandbhir and Poitras previously went public with their opposition to the merger, having signed on to a starry letter from 1,000-plus Hollywood figures pushing back against the deal. —Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026

Is the season's last lingering shot of a starry night sky a signal to something alien? —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026

Then a makeshift roof platform collapsed at a starry hotel party. —Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 May 2026

Both are also Netflix original series with starry voice casts for their fast-paced, soft-hearted sitcoms. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing starry

• starry-eyed

Rhymes for starry

• chary
• mari
• sari
• sorry
• acari
• behari
• bihari
• chiari
• harari
• safari
• tamari
• calamari

Kids Definition

starry

adjective

star·​ry ˈstär-ē 

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