starry

adjective

star·​ry ˈstär-ē 

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

: starry-eyed

Synonyms of starry

• celestial
• stellar
• interstellar
• star

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

Eisenberg’s film garnered considerable laughs — and applause — from the theater-going crowd at its starry NYFF screening that saw Eisenberg, the cast, producer Emma Stone and even Claire Danes in attendance. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Other Desert Cities, the starry Broadway revival of Jon Robin Baitz’s Tony Award-winning play featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery and Lily Rabe, grossed a smashing $1,879,441 in its first week of previews. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Nightcaps or pre-dinner cocktails, like a Maple Bacon Sour, can be sipped on the rooftop or in the Ivanhouse Lounge, which has 11-foot windows to take in the starry skies. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Scenes from Renaissance paintings and starry night skies alike fill the room while classical music sets the mood. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing starry

• starry-eyed

Rhymes for starry

• chary
• mari
• sari
• sorry
• acari
• behari
• bihari
• chiari
• harari
• safari
• tamari
• calamari

Kids Definition

starry

adjective

star·​ry ˈstär-ē 

starrier; starriest

1

: full of stars

starry heavens

2

: of, relating to, or consisting of stars : stellar

starry light

3

: shining like stars : sparkling

starry eyes