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starrily

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈstɑːrɪli/

KK: /ˈstɑːrɪli/

adverb
Definition

In a manner that resembles or relates to stars; like stars in the sky.


Example

The night sky was starrily illuminated by countless twinkling stars.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen the sky starrily lit up at night?
Sloth B
Yes, it's absolutely breathtaking when the stars are out.
Sloth A
I love how it makes everything feel so peaceful and magical.
Sloth B
Right? It’s like the universe is putting on a show just for us.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
celestially
astrally
luminously
Antonyms
darkly
dimly
obscurely
Root Explanation

The word 'starrily' is derived from 'star' (from Old English 'steorra', meaning a celestial body) and the suffix '-ily' (meaning in a manner of). Thus, 'starrily' means in a manner that relates to or resembles stars.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'star' and remember that 'starrily' describes something done in a way that relates to stars.

Visually Confused Words
tarrily
tarrify
tardily
staidly
stagily
sorrily
scarily
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