Definition of stark
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: rigid in or as if in death
b
: rigidly conforming (as to a pattern or doctrine) : absolute
stark discipline
5
: sharply delineated
a stark contrast
stark
adverbDefinition of stark (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: in a stark manner
2
: to an absolute or complete degree : wholly
stark naked stark mad
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The first known use of stark was before the 12th century
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