starry
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.
“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.”
Typically used attributively before a noun, such as 'starry night' or 'starry eyes'.
From Middle English sterry, equivalent to star + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.