Starriest: meaning, definitions and examples

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starriest

 

[ ˈstɑːriəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

astronomy, comparison

Starriest is the superlative form of the adjective 'starry', which describes a scene filled with stars. This term is often used to emphasize the abundance of stars visible in the night sky, making it particularly scenic and beautiful.

Synonyms

most celestial, most luminous, most star-filled.

Examples of usage

  • The starriest nights are perfect for stargazing.
  • We drove to the countryside to enjoy the starriest view away from city lights.
  • Her photographs captured the starriest moments of our camping trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "starriest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais estrelado

🇮🇳 सबसे तारेदार

🇩🇪 sternenreichste

🇮🇩 paling berbintang

🇺🇦 найзірковіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej gwiaździsty

🇯🇵 最も星の多い

🇫🇷 le plus étoilé

🇪🇸 el más estrellado

🇹🇷 en yıldızlı

🇰🇷 가장 별이 많은

🇸🇦 الأكثر نجومية

🇨🇿 nejhvězdnatější

🇸🇰 najhviezdnejší

🇨🇳 星星最多的

🇸🇮 najbolj zvezdast

🇮🇸 stjörnubreidd

🇰🇿 ең жұлдызды

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ვარსკვლავური

🇦🇿 ən ulduzlu

🇲🇽 el más estrellado

Etymology

The word 'starry' comes from the Old English term ' steorra', which means 'star', combined with the suffix '-y' indicating a condition related to it. As the English language evolved, 'starry' began to describe a sky filled with stars or things adorned with stars. The superlative form 'starriest' is formed by adding '-iest' to 'starry', following the common English grammatical rule for creating superlatives. The usage of 'starry' can be traced back to poetic literature, where it was used to evoke feelings of wonder and fascination with the night sky. The superlative form, 'starriest', encapsulates an even stronger emphasis on the density or prevalence of stars, reflecting humanity's long-standing fascination with the cosmos.