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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The musician and actor announced her engagement to Benny Blanco with a requisite Instagram carousel, featuring a manicured hand, a bucolic picnic set-up littered with Taco Bell detritus and champagne bottles, and a starry smile.
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
The team behind seven-time Golden Globe nominee The Brutalist have been quietly working on a starry musical called Ann Lee, which has now wrapped, with Oscar nominee Amanda Seyfried (Mank) in the lead role.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
His starry portfolio includes internships at Balenciaga under Nicholas Ghesquière and for John Galliano.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
The starry soirée follows the brand’s latest collection with Neiman Marcus in October and exclusive capsules with Net-A-Porter and Mr. Porter in November.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
The team behind seven-time Golden Globe nominee The Brutalist have been quietly working on a starry musical called Ann Lee, which has now wrapped, with Oscar nominee Amanda Seyfried (Mank) in the lead role.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
His starry portfolio includes internships at Balenciaga under Nicholas Ghesquière and for John Galliano.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
The starry soirée follows the brand’s latest collection with Neiman Marcus in October and exclusive capsules with Net-A-Porter and Mr. Porter in November.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Starry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starry. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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