adj Uncommon

starry

STAH-ree

Starry (adj) means Filled with visible stars, as a clear night sky. Example: “They lay on the grass and looked up at the starry sky.”

adj

Filled with visible stars, as a clear night sky.

"They lay on the grass and looked up at the starry sky."

"It was a cold, starry night with no clouds at all."

Shaped like a star, or shining brightly like one.

"The flower has small, starry white petals."

How to use starry

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFull of stars, or bright and pointed like a star.

Common pairings

starry sky starry night starry-eyed

starrier comparative, Starrys plural, starriest superlative

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From Middle English sterry, built from star plus the adjective ending -y.

Origin: Middle English

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What does “starry” mean?

The word “starry” means filled with visible stars, as a clear night sky. In plain terms, full of stars, or bright and pointed like a star.

How do you pronounce “starry”?

“Starry” is pronounced STAH-ree (/ˈstɑɹ.i/ in IPA).

How do you use “starry” in a sentence?

Here is “starry” used in a sentence: “They lay on the grass and looked up at the starry sky.”

What part of speech is “starry”?

“Starry” is an adjective.

Where does the word “starry” come from?

The word “starry” comes from Middle English. From Middle English sterry, built from star plus the adjective ending -y.

Is “starry” a common word?

“Starry” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “starry” have?

“Starry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: filled with visible stars, as a clear night sky.