stark

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ /stษ‘หrk/ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /stษ‘หk/
Frequency
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Tags TOP10000Oxford5000
adjective
C1

harsh and unavoidable

The stark reality of poverty affects many families.

C1

very clear and obvious

The stark difference between rich and poor is visible in the city.

R

plain and without decoration

The stark landscape had no trees or buildings.

R

complete and total

They faced stark fear during the storm.

adverb
R

completely naked

He stood stark in the cold room.

translation

adj. harsh and unavoidable; very clear and obvious; plain and without decoration; complete and total
adv. completely naked

Word Forms

Comparative starker
Superlative starkest

Antonyms