Definition of Starry

1. Adjective. Abounding with or resembling stars. "Starry illumination"

Similar to: Comet-like, Sparkling, Starlike, Starlit
Derivative terms: Star, Star
Antonyms: Starless

Definition of Starry

1. a. Abounding with stars; adorned with stars.

Definition of Starry

1. Adjective. Having stars visible. ¹

2. Adjective. Shaped like a star. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Starry

1. abounding with stars [adj -RIER, -RIEST]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Starry

starport
starports
starproof
starquake
starquakes
starred
starrier
starriest
starrily
starriness
starrinesses
starring
starring(p)
starrings
starrs
starry (current term)
starry-eyed
starry saxifrage
starry sturgeon
stars
stars in one's eyes
starscape
starscapes
starshade
starshades
starshine
starship
starships
starspot
starspots

Literary usage of Starry

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1861)
"Oh, the starry Flag is the flag for me ! 'Tu the flag of life ! the flag of ... Well raise that starry banner, boys. Where no power in wrath can face it 1 ..."

2. Pulpit Eloquence of the Nineteenth Century: Being Supplementary to the by Henry Clay Fish, Edwards Amasa Park (1871)
"Notice here, God's relation to sorrowing souls and the starry system. comes not ... His RELATION TO starry SYSTEMS. " He telleth the number of the stars. ..."

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