MEANING
Full of or marked by stars, especially when the night sky is clearly visible.
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Use for a sky filled with visible stars or a star-like gleam.Create a sense of scale, wonder, or exposure beneath a night sky.
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- starry sky
- starry night
- starry light
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A starry sky opened above the abandoned observatory after the clouds passed.
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- starry
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Usage notes
Usually describes a visible night sky or star-like sparkle; in figurative use it can suggest idealism or romantic hope.
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