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STARK

(adverb, adj.sat, adj., verb)

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There are 13 meanings of the word Stark.

How to pronounce stark:

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Stark - as an adverb

To the fullest degree

Example: "Stark mad"

Stark - as an adjective satellite

Devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

Example: "The blunt truth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blunt7crude8

Severely simple

Example: "A stark interior"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
austere7severe9stern5

Complete or extreme

Example: "Stark poverty"

Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

Example: "An arrant fool"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrant6complete14consummate16double-dyedeverlasting15gross6perfect14pure6sodding10staring8thorough15thoroughgoing22unadulterated15utter5

Providing no shelter or sustenance

Example: "Bare rocky hills"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bare6barren8bleak11desolate9

Stark - as an adjective

Hard, firm; obdurate.

Severe; violent; fierce (now usually in describing the weather).

Strong; vigorous; powerful.

Stiff, rigid.

Plain in appearance; barren, desolate.

Example: "I picked my way forlornly through the stark, sharp rocks."

Complete, absolute, full.

Example: "A flower was growing, in stark contrast, out of the sidewalk."

Stark - as a verb

To stiffen.

Example Sentences

"The stark contrast between the rich and the poor is evident in this neighborhood."
"The room was decorated in stark white, giving it a minimalist feel."
"After the fire, all that remained was a stark and empty house."
"She wore a stark black dress to the funeral, signifying her grief."
"The movie depicted the stark reality of war and its devastating effects."
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Word Game Points

Is STARK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stark is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STARK has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is STARK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stark is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STARK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is STARK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stark is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STARK has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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