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starry

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɑˌɹi// UK //stˈɑːɹi// star·ry

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.


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.

Antonyms
Origin

From Middle English sterry, equivalent to star + -y.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun, such as 'starry night' or 'starry eyes'.

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