Stark Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
Britannica Dictionary definition of STARK
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having a very plain and often cold or empty appearance
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a stark white room
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a stark landscape
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a stark winter day
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The room was decorated with stark simplicity.
2
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unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience
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the stark reality of death
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She gave the facts of the case in stark [=harsh] and sobering detail.
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This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving.
3
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very obvious
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very plain and easily seen
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There is a stark difference between them.
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His criticism of the movie stands in stark contrast to the praise it has received from others.
— starkly
adverb
[more starkly; most starkly]
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a starkly modern building
— starkness
noun
[noncount]
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the starkness of black and white
Britannica Dictionary definition of STARK
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completely or fully
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He was standing there stark naked. [=he was wearing no clothes at all]
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That noise is going to drive me stark raving mad. = (Brit) That noise is going to drive me stark staring mad. [=completely insane]