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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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This latest episode reflects that divide in stark terms.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The Los Angeles County Public Health Department identified 220 cases of flea-borne typhus last year, a stark increase over the 187 cases in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

However, with a million or so young people who are classed as Neets – not in education, employment or training – the future is stark.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Not at one with the Alpine car, and a scary moment slowing heavily into Spoon Curve causing Ollie Bearman's 50G crash is a stark reminder of the safety measures implemented in today's Formula 1.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The trees were bare and stark white as bones.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.