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Vocabulary Entry
stark
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Stark means severe or bare in appearance or outline.
Example Sentences
"The stark landscape was devoid of any vegetation."
"The contrast between the dark sky and the white snow was striking and stark."
"His stark honesty surprised everyone in the room."
N
noun
Stark can refer to a person who is bare or unadorned, but this usage is less common.
Example Sentences
"The artist's depiction of a stark offers a commentary on human vulnerability."
"In literature, a stark often symbolizes the struggles of the characters."
"The stark in the painting conveys a sense of isolation."
V
verb
To stark means to create a stark contrast or to make something clear and obvious.
Example Sentences
"The sudden change in weather starked the difference between summer and winter."
"Her new haircut starked her facial features."
"The director starked the protagonist's emotions through powerful visual storytelling."