starry

[ stahr-ee ]

adjective

starrier, starriest.

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

Uchida stopped time, opening vistas of a universe full of starry galaxies.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

From Salon

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.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• glittering
• luminous
• sparkling
• stellar