Stark

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːrk/

Stark (adjective)

  1. Very clear and easy to see or understand.
  2. Empty or without decoration, making it look severe.
  3. Complete or extreme, often used to emphasize something negative.

Examples

  • The contrast between the colors was stark.
  • There was a stark difference between their opinions.

Common collocations: stark contrast, stark reality, stark room, stark landscape, stark difference

Synonyms of Stark

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Stark

  • describing landscapes or environments
  • describing decoration or appearance