starry
adjective
star·ry
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starrier;
starriest
Definition of starry
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
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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
As Comic-Con has ballooned, Hollywood franchises have swept in to market their latest tentpole projects, unveiling trailers at starry panel discussions and wrapping fans in a mutual embrace. — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, "Superfans: A Love Story," 9 Sep. 2019 Angry Birds 2's starry voice cast sees Jason Sudeikis, Maya Rudolph, Josh Gad, Bill Hader, Danny McBride and Peter Dinklage reprise their roles from the film. — Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, "Box Office: 'Angry Birds Movie 2' Opens in Fifth Place With $2.6M," 14 Aug. 2019 Alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro in DC comics origin story 'Joker' and Steven Soderbergh's starry Panama Papers drama 'The Laundromat,' the Lido event will screen more hot titles and likely awards contenders. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, "Critic's Picks: Venice Film Festival's 8 Most Anticipated Premieres," 23 Aug. 2019 Community Hero Storytime, first show at 1 p.m., second show at 2 p.m., and third show at 3 p.m., Ramona Library, 1275 Main St. Gaze into the starry nights to see stars, constellations and galaxies. — Ramona Sentinel, "Our Town Calendar of Events: July 25-31," 24 July 2019 Nature is massive: Human forms are diminutive when measured against Dungo’s spare representations of starry skylines, butterflies, mountain ranges and, primarily, the ocean, a striking and dense blue against the panels’ abundant white space. — Dominic Umile, Los Angeles Times, "Review: A lover of surfing, AJ Dungo finds connection and solace in ‘In Waves’," 9 Aug. 2019 Meteor showers are a great opportunity for time-lapse videos and long-exposure photography, allowing your shots of the night sky to turn into van Gogh-like paintings of this starry spectacle. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "Look up for the Perseid meteor shower before it peaks during the full moon," 29 July 2019 The sizeable terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a BBQ or a movie under the starry sky. — Lindsay Silberman, Town & Country, "The Best Room At...Trunk Hotel Tokyo," 19 July 2019 Gather around the fire pit and gaze up at the starry sky or relax in the hot tub right outside of the 2,500-square-foot barn. — Andrew Clark, Indianapolis Star, "These are the most unique Airbnbs in Indiana, from a converted church to a treetop lodge," 17 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'starry.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for starry
starry
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of starry
: full of stars
: having a shape like a star
: including many famous actors, athletes, etc.
See the full definition for starry in the English Language Learners Dictionary
starry
adjective
star·ry
| \ ˈstär-ē
\
\
starrier;
starriest
Kids Definition of starry
1
: full of stars
starry heavens
2
: shining like stars
starry eyes
3
: having parts arranged like a star
The spokes of the cogwheel stood out in starry rays …— Mary Norton, The Borrowers
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