Word
starry
Phoneticsstar·ry, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstɑˌɹi/
UK/stˈɑːɹi/
Definition
adj. full of stars or shining like a star. You use this to describe a clear night sky or something that sparkles brightly.
adj. lit by or decorated with stars; having the appearance of stars. Often used to describe the night sky or eyes that shine with emotion.
Examples
“We sat outside and looked up at the starry sky.”
“The couple enjoyed a romantic walk under the starry canopy of the desert night.”
“Van Gogh's famous painting captures the swirling energy of a starry night through thick, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant shades of blue and yellow.”
Examples
simple
“We sat outside and looked up at the starry sky.”
contextual
“The couple enjoyed a romantic walk under the starry canopy of the desert night.”
complex
“Van Gogh's famous painting captures the swirling energy of a starry night through thick, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant shades of blue and yellow.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun, such as 'starry night' or 'starry eyes'.
Etymology
From Middle English sterry, equivalent to star + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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