starry

Everyday

1. Full of stars; lit by stars. tree →
2. Shining like stars; sparkling. tree →
3. «starry-eyed»: hopeful and dreamy, not seeing problems. tree →
4. (informal) To do with famous people: a starry cast. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and poems, «a starry night» sets a calm, magical or lonely mood. In art lessons, Van Gogh's «The Starry Night» is a famous swirly painting. In science, a starry sky is best away from city lights. Phrases: «a starry night», «starry sky», «starry-eyed», «starry cast».

Examples

• We lay on the grass and looked at the starry sky. tree →
• Van Gogh painted «The Starry Night». tree →
• The starry night was cold and clear. tree →
• Her eyes were starry with excitement. tree →
• He was starry-eyed about becoming a famous footballer. tree →
• The film has a starry cast of famous actors. tree →
• Were the chambers like a starry sky seen from the top of a high mountain?" tree →

Note

Comparatives: starrier, starriest. From «star» + -ry (double r). Trap: «starry» vs «stary» (not a word) vs «staring».