Definition Synonyms
Definition of stark - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
simplicityplain and without decoration
- The room was stark and uninviting.
2.
appearancesevere or harsh in appearance or reality
- The stark reality of the situation was undeniable.
3.
intensitycomplete or extreme in degree
- There was a stark difference between the two opinions.
4.
barrenRare providing no shelter or sustenanceRare
- The landscape was stark and lifeless.
Adverb
fullyDated to the fullest degree possibleDated
- He was stark convinced of his decision.
Expressions with stark
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highlighting a clear difference
The new policy is in stark contrast to the previous one.
completely without clothes
He was caught stark naked in the garden.
completely insane or irrational
He went stark raving mad when he lost his keys.
completely insane or crazy
After losing his job, he went stark staring mad.
very obvious difference between things
The bright flowers are in stark contrast to the dark background.
very clear and serious message about danger or risk
The report gave a stark warning about climate change.
using very clear and direct words, often harsh
She described the problem in stark terms.
harsh truth about a situation seen clearly without comfort or illusion
After losing his job, he faced the stark reality of his finances.
describe something very clearly and directly
The report paints in stark terms the challenges we face.
Origin of stark
Middle English, stark (stiff, strong)
Terms with stark included in their meaning
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natural beauty
beauty that is stark and powerfully impressive
stark
plain and without embellishment
building design
about an architectural movement marked by stark forms and raw concrete
atmosphere
in a stark and bleak way
metaphorical
quality of being stark or barren
contrast
in a stark manner with great contrast
Examples of stark in a sentence
Her stark dress emphasized simplicity. The stark contrast between rich and poor was evident. The landscape was stark and barren. The stark reality of the situation hit them hard. Her stark warning left everyone in silence. The room was stark and empty.
Her stark expression showed no emotion. She was stark terrified by the news. The room was stark empty after the move.
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- French:austère, pleinement, ...
- German:karg, vollkommen, ...
- Italian:spoglio, assolutamente, ...
- Spanish:austero, totalmente, ...
- Portuguese:despido, completamente, ...
- Chinese:简朴, 完全, ...
- Japanese:質素な, 完全に, ...
- Arabic:بَسِيط, تَمَامًا, ...
- Hebrew:פָּשׁוּט, לַחֲלוּטִין, ...
- Russian:простой, абсолютно, ...
- Ukrainian:суворий, абсолютно, ...
- Hindi:सादा, पूरी तरह, ...
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