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starry
adjective star·ry \ˈstär-ē\
: full of stars
: having a shape like a star
: including many famous actors, athletes, etc.
star·ri·erstar·ri·est
Full Definition of STARRY
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>
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First Known Use of STARRY
14th century
Related to STARRY
- Antonyms
- clear-eyed, clear-sighted
STARRY Defined for Kids
starry
adjective star·ry \ˈstär-ē\
star·ri·erstar·ri·est
Definition of STARRY for Kids
1
: full of stars <starry heavens>
2
: shining like stars <starry eyes>
3
: having parts arranged like a star <The spokes of the cogwheel stood out in starry rays … — Mary Norton, The Borrowers>
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