Starry

/ˈstɑːri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Full of or lit by stars; having many stars.

The night sky was exceptionally starry, with countless stars twinkling above.

Like a star or stars; shining brightly.

She wore a starry dress that sparkled under the porch lights.

Having a dreamy or romantic quality associated with stars.

They strolled along the starry beach, captivated by the beauty of the cosmos.

From the Middle English 'sterre', meaning star.

starry-eyed

Having hopeful or idealistic dreams.

starry night

A night sky filled with stars, often romanticized in literature and art.

star

A luminous celestial object seen in the night sky.

constellation

A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

Having an optimistic or idealistic outlook.

She is looking a bit starry after that last meeting about the project.

Feeling dreamy or forgetful.

I was so starry today that I forgot my keys at home.