What does STARK mean?

Stark Parts of Speech

Adjective, Adverb, Verb

Definitions

1. Severe or bare in appearance or outline
2. Complete, sheer, or absolute
3. Bluntly or sternly plain; not softened or glamorized
4. Utterly or completely
5. To make something completely empty or bare

Pronunciations

• US: /stɑrk/
• UK: /stɑːk/

Origin and Usage

The word "stark" originated from the Old English word "stearc," meaning stiff or strong. Its usage has evolved over time and is now used to describe something that is severe, bare, complete, or absolute. It is commonly used in literature and everyday language to describe something that is harsh, unadorned, or blunt.

Synonyms

• Harsh
• Bare
• Unadorned
• Blunt
• Sheer

Related Words

• Start
• Stare
• Stack
• Stake
• Stall

Example Sentences

1. The stark landscape was both beautiful and desolate.
2. Her stark honesty was refreshing.
3. The contrast between the stark black and white was striking.
4. He was left with a stark choice: stay and fight or flee.
5. The hurricane left the town stark and empty.