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stark

stark - Dictionary definition and meaning for word stark

Definition
(adj) devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
Synonyms : blunt , crude
Example Sentence
  • the blunt truth
  • the crude facts
  • facing the stark reality of the deadline

Definition
(adj) severely simple
Synonyms : austere , severe , stern
Example Sentence
  • a stark interior

Definition
(adj) complete or extreme
Example Sentence
  • stark poverty
  • a stark contrast

Definition
(adj) without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
Example Sentence
  • an arrant fool
  • a complete coward
  • a consummate fool
  • a double-dyed villain
  • gross negligence
  • a perfect idiot
  • pure folly
  • what a sodding mess
  • stark staring mad
  • a thoroughgoing villain
  • utter nonsense
  • the unadulterated truth

Definition
(adj) providing no shelter or sustenance
Synonyms : bare , barren , bleak , desolate
Example Sentence
  • bare rocky hills
  • barren lands
  • the bleak treeless regions of the high Andes
  • the desolate surface of the moon
  • a stark landscape

Definition
(adv) completely
Example Sentence
  • stark mad
  • mouth stark open

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for stark

star+k—STAR are SIMPLE AND PLAIN, they are so beautiful that they do not need to be decorated
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by nikhilparasher

stark is opp of star who are embellished even when not needed
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by friendofafriend

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