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Definition of starry

starry

/ˈstɑː.ri/
star · ry
Adverb:starrily
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1

Full of or lit by stars; abounding with stars in the night sky.

Example

"We lay on the grass and gazed up at the clear, starry sky."

2

Resembling a star in shape, brightness, or sparkle; shining or radiant (especially of someone's eyes).

Example

"The children listened to the fairy tale with wide, starry eyes."

3

Relating to or consisting of famous celebrities or outstanding performers.

Example

"The film boasts a starry cast of veteran stage and screen actors."

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• Rhymes for starry

• Nearby Words

starlike
starling
starlit
starry
starshine
starship
starstruck

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded since Middle English (around the late 14th century) as sterri, formed from the Old English noun steorra ('star') and the adjectival suffix -y.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Starry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/starry
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