Stark

/stɑːk/

The meaning and definition of Stark, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Plain in appearance; barren, desolate.
    β€œI picked my way forlornly through the stark, sharp rocks.”
  2. Complete, absolute, full.
    β€œA flower was growing, in stark contrast, out of the sidewalk.”
adverb
  1. Starkly; entirely, absolutely
    β€œHe's gone stark, staring mad.”

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