starry
word
Definition
Describes something that is filled with stars or looks bright and sparkly like stars, most commonly used for the night sky.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly an adjective for the sky ('starry night'), but can also describe eyes, dreams, or something sparkling. 'Starry-eyed' means naive or overly idealistic. Not used for describing people themselves as 'starry' except in figurative phrases.
Spanish: estrelladoPortuguese (BR): estreladoPortuguese (PT): estreladoChinese (Simplified): 布满星星的Chinese (Traditional): 布滿星星的Hindi: सितारों भराArabic: مليء بالنجوم
Example Sentences
We saw a starry night on our camping trip.
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The starry sky was beautiful last night.
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She drew a starry picture with lots of little stars.
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It's so peaceful just lying under the starry sky.
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Her eyes were so bright, they looked almost starry.
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On clear nights here, the view is just breathtakingly starry.
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