Meaning of the word stark in English

What does stark mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stark

US /stɑːrk/

UK /stɑːk/

severe or bare in appearance or outline

Example:

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The landscape was stark and barren.

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The room was decorated in a stark, minimalist style.

Synonym:

bleak austere bare harsh severe

unpleasantly or sharply clear

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The stark reality of the situation hit them hard.

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There was a stark contrast between their wealth and the poverty of the villagers.

Synonym:

harsh grim blunt unmistakable obvious

completely; absolutely

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He was stark naked.

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The room was stark white.

Synonym:

completely absolutely utterly entirely wholly

Related Word:

(stark) raving mad