Definition of stark
starkly
adverbstarkness
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of stark in a Sentence
The room was decorated with stark simplicity.
the stark reality of death
This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving.
There is a stark difference between them.
His criticism of the movie stands in stark contrast to the praise it has received from others.
Recent Examples of stark from the Web
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The contrast with farming societies, which dominated history after the domestication of plants and animals about 10,000 years ago, is stark.
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The site is stark and muddy now, but officials plan to begin the next phase — planting native vegetation — after September, to avoid summer heat that could kill the plants, Fuller said.
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In stark contrast, the dining room was a much bolder design, sprinkled with Eastern accents.
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The number represents a stark increase from seven during his first year in office, highlighting the growing divide between the governor and his fellow Republicans.
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Another way to cozy up an otherwise stark space is by adding furniture and decor in shades of brown.
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Today, Hell Creek is stark, hot and seemingly deserted.
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That’s true to a certain point, but right now the Chiefs are showing themselves to be a fairly stark exception: a team that’s gone 43-21 the last four years, but at the moment allowing itself to be seen as fundamentally unstable.
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Jorge Ruíz, a human rights researcher at Ibero, hopes the model’s stark results will push the government to finally act.
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Origin and Etymology of stark
Middle English, stiff, strong, from Old English stearc; akin to Old High German starc strong, Lithuanian starinti to stiffen — more at stare
stark
Definition of stark
1 : in a stark manner
2 : to an absolute or complete degree : wholly stark naked stark mad
First Known Use of stark
13th century
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Johannes 1874–1957 German physicist
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John 1728–1822 American general in Revolution
STARK Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of stark for English Language Learners
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: having a very plain and often cold or empty appearance
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: unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience
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: very obvious : very plain and easily seen
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Definition of stark for English Language Learners
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: completely or fully
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