Definitions

stark

[stahrk] / stɑrk /

ADJECTIVE

utter, absolute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blunt simple

WEAK

abrupt arrant bald bare blasted blessed complete confounded consummate downright entire firm flagrant gross infernal out-and-out outright palpable patent pure rank severe sheer stiff unalloyed unmitigated

Antonyms

WEAK

clothed covered indefinite

ADJECTIVE

bare, unadorned

Synonyms

STRONGEST

austere bleak depressing desolate grim harsh

WEAK

au naturel bald barren chaste clear cold dreary empty forsaken naked nude plain raw severe solitary stripped unclad unclothed uncovered undraped vacant vacuous void

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bright cheerful encouraging gentle happy mild nice sunny

WEAK

clothed covered indefinite

Example Sentences

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The sector sees this as a stark contrast to the situation in Northern Ireland.

From BBC

But the State of Natural Resources report's stark findings provide a "reality check" that should put the environment "at the heart of every decision, every policy and every investment Wales makes".

From BBC

That weakness in autos painted a stark contrast with artificial-intelligence chips, for which demand continues to be strong as companies seek more sophisticated semiconductors to power data centers despite fears of an AI bubble.

From The Wall Street Journal

No state saw a bigger drop in domestic migration than the Sunshine State—a decline that looks especially stark compared with a boom during the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal

The room flooded with light that was too stark against the darkness of the rest of the house.

From Literature

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