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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈstarriness, noun
  • ˈstarrily, adverb
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Other Words From

  • starri·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of starry1

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

About halfway through the show, the stage lighting emulated a starry night sky as a tribute to the Latin music pioneers who have passed.

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.

As a common terms, the authors suggested "van Gogh’s starry dwarf gecko."

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When Ohtani arrived here with a $700-million contract and a starry history and a perfect smile, many folks wondered if he was too good to be true.

But who really needs either singer to have their starry presence present?

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