starry

[ stahr-ee ]

adjective

, star·ri·er, star·ri·est.

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

Derived Forms

• ˈstarriness, noun
• ˈstarrily, adverb

Other Words From

• starri·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of starry¹

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

Example Sentences

During the day, Zoox riders can view the sky through the sunroof, while at night the ceiling is illuminated with small, twinkling lights à la a starry sky.

From Los Angeles Times

Barber's "Antony and Cleopatra" never saw the light of the Met's starry chandeliers again, but under Gelb's leadership, the venerable opera company has been reserving an increasingly spacious part of its seasonal repertoire for newly composed and commissioned operas.

From Salon

The group gained popularity in the early aughts for hits “Butterfly” and “Starry Eyed Surprise.”

From Los Angeles Times

Yet the Eagles’ Sphere production is for sure a less elaborate visual spectacle than its predecessors, with quite a few songs — “One of These Nights,” “Witchy Woman,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Tequila Sunrise,” “Seven Bridges Road” — accompanied by variations on a windswept desert vista or a mossy forest or a starry night sky.

From Los Angeles Times

When Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh produced "The Starry Night" in 1889, he is believed to have put paint to canvas to illustrate the chaotic conditions inside his own mind.

From Salon

Related Words

• glittering
• luminous
• sparkling
• stellar