stark

//stɑːk//
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Adjective

starkCanonical form
starkerComparative
starkestSuperlative
1

Severe, bare, or desolate in appearance or outline.

The stark landscape stretched endlessly under the gray sky.

2

Unpleasantly or sharply clear; impossible to avoid or deny.

The report presented the stark reality of climate change.

3

Complete; absolute; utter.

The stark truth is that we have no money left.

Synonym

barebleakharsh

Antonym

lushornate

Adverb

starkCanonical form
starkerComparative
starkestSuperlative
1

Completely; entirely (used for emphasis).

He was stark naked when he jumped into the pool.